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Fontana, KS

Fontana, KS.

Population: 840 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fontana, KS is $366,152 — up 9.0% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$366,152

Typical home value

+9.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$366,152
1-year appreciation
+9.0%
3-year appreciation
+22.2%
5-year appreciation
+45.0%
10-year appreciation
+133.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$366,152
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$325,000
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+5.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,257/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,366/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,419/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.5°F
Average low
43.5°F
Annual precipitation
41.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,320
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,859

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (39 mi)
National parks include
Fort Scott National Historic Site, Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
G & S Space Port Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM OLATHE HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
+163 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
22.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,938
Households with broadband internet
56.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,016
Average weekly wage
$1,104
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
124

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

How it compares

FontanaState medianUS median
Typical home value$366,152$179,754$288,527
Median annual property tax$2,938$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 Fontana, KS?
$366,152.
What is typical rent in Fontana, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,546/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fontana, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Fontana, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fontana, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fontana, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Fontana, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fontana, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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