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Minneapolis, KS

Minneapolis, KS.

Population: 2,871 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Minneapolis, KS is $163,470 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,000 after a median 29 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 ice storm, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$163,470

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$163,470
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+18.7%
5-year appreciation
+39.5%
10-year appreciation
+91.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$164,385
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
$175,000
Median list price
$239,000
Median price per sqft
$74
1-year sale-price change
+23.2%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$726/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$754/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$987/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,456/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
10.1 : 1
Schools include
Minneapolis Elementary, Minneapolis Jr-Sr High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
67.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.7 in
Annual snowfall
17.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,799
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,775

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Solomon Valley Airpark (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
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)
-24 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
49.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,696
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
63.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
820
Average weekly wage
$872
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

How it compares

MinneapolisState medianUS median
Typical home value$163,470$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$175,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,696$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 Minneapolis, KS?
$163,470.
What is the median sale price in Minneapolis, KS?
$175,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Minneapolis, KS?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Minneapolis, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $987/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Minneapolis, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, hail.
Is Minneapolis, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Minneapolis, KS. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Minneapolis, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Minneapolis, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Minneapolis, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Minneapolis, KS?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Minneapolis, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Minneapolis, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Minneapolis

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