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Paxico, KS

Paxico, KS.

Population: 693 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Paxico, KS is $250,218 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 44 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$250,218

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$250,218
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
10-year appreciation
+81.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$256,296
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
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$194
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$866/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$913/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,172/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,564/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
Schools include
Wabaunsee Junior High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.8 in
Annual snowfall
16.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,975
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,104

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (26 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Fuller Airfield (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS, Irwin ACH (FT Riley), VA EASTERN KANSAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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)
+17 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
46.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,991
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
949
Average weekly wage
$923
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Mining, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
17

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

How it compares

PaxicoState medianUS median
Typical home value$250,218$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$215,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,991$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 Paxico, KS?
$250,218.
What is the median sale price in Paxico, KS?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Paxico, KS?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Paxico, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,172/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Paxico, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm.
Is Paxico, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Paxico, KS. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 Paxico, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Paxico, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Paxico, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Paxico, KS?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Paxico, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Paxico, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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