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Gypsum, KS

Gypsum, KS.

Population: 1,251 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Gypsum, KS is $212,258 — up 7.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,000 after a median 2 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, tornado, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$212,258

Typical home value

+7.7%

1-year change

2

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$212,258
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+57.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$212,258
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
$415,000
Median list price
$137,000
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
+245.8%
Median days on market
2 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
127.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$833/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$839/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,097/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,442/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
11.9 : 1
Schools include
Southeast Saline High, Southeast Saline Elem

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, tornado, winter weather, cold wave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.3%
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)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.6 in
Annual snowfall
14.2 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
1
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
R F Roesner Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
SALINA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, SALINA SURGICAL HOSPITAL, HUTCHINSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 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)
-235 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
78.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,707
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
75.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,203
Average weekly wage
$1,004
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
107

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

How it compares

GypsumState medianUS median
Typical home value$212,258$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$415,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market2 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,707$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 Gypsum, KS?
$212,258.
What is the median sale price in Gypsum, KS?
$415,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gypsum, KS?
Median days on market: 2 days.
What is typical rent in Gypsum, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,097/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gypsum, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, tornado, winter weather, cold wave, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Gypsum, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gypsum, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gypsum, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gypsum, KS?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Gypsum, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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