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Lake Quivira, KS

Lake Quivira, KS.

Population: 24,245 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lake Quivira, KS is $212,345 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $236,000 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,567/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$212,345

Typical home value

+2.9%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$212,345
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+130.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$212,345
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
$236,000
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$183
1-year sale-price change
+6.1%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
77
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+3.8%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,567/mo
1-year rent change
+10.8%
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)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kansas City, Turner-Kansas City
Schools include
Silver City Elem, Emerson Elem, New Stanley Elem, Argentine Middle, J C Harmon High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
37
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Doepke Disposal (Holliday) (5.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
218
Days with Moderate air quality
129
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
240

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
125,663
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
100,327

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (14 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
38
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-724 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
70.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,680
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
78,788
Average weekly wage
$1,321
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
650

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

How it compares

Lake QuiviraState medianUS median
Typical home value$212,345$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$236,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market13 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,567/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,680$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 Lake Quivira, KS?
$212,345.
What is the median sale price in Lake Quivira, KS?
$236,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake Quivira, KS?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Lake Quivira, KS?
Typical rent: $1,567/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake Quivira, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hail.
Is Lake Quivira, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lake Quivira, KS. 37 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake Quivira, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake Quivira, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake Quivira, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake Quivira, KS?
13 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lake Quivira, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake Quivira, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake Quivira, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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