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Ellis, KS

Ellis, KS.

Population: 2,711 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ellis, KS is $171,821 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $155,000 after a median 96 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$171,821

Typical home value

+2.7%

1-year change

96

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$171,821
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+51.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$171,821
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$155,000
Median list price
$147,500
Median price per sqft
$92
1-year sale-price change
+14.8%
Median days on market
96 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$721/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$792/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,036/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,732/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.4 : 1
Schools include
Washington Elem, Ellis Jr/Sr High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
24.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Nicodemus National Historic Site (34 mi)
National parks include
Nicodemus National Historic Site, Fort Larned National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Rans Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hays Regional Airport (HYS) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
HAYS MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF KS HLTH SYSTEM GREAT BEND CAMPUS, RUSH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-121 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
Housing built before 1970
52.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,180
Households with broadband internet
80.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,112
Average weekly wage
$944
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EllisState medianUS median
Typical home value$171,821$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$155,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market96 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,180$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Ellis, KS?
$171,821.
What is the median sale price in Ellis, KS?
$155,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ellis, KS?
Median days on market: 96 days.
What is typical rent in Ellis, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,036/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ellis, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Ellis, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ellis, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ellis, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ellis, KS?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Ellis, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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