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Pomona, KS

Pomona, KS.

Population: 2,416 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pomona, KS is $290,722 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $199,900 after a median 5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$290,722

Typical home value

+7.3%

1-year change

5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$290,722
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+20.4%
5-year appreciation
+43.1%
10-year appreciation
+133.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$291,896
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
$199,900
Median list price
$264,000
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
-38.5%
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+5.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$895/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$901/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,179/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,405/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,550/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.6 : 1
Schools include
West Franklin High School, Appanoose Elementary School, West Franklin Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.7%
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
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,793
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,200

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 (31 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Chanay Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+81 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
38.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,289
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
38.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,481
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
120

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

How it compares

PomonaState medianUS median
Typical home value$290,722$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$199,900$230,000$325,000
Median days on market5 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,289$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 Pomona, KS?
$290,722.
What is the median sale price in Pomona, KS?
$199,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Pomona, KS?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in Pomona, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,179/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pomona, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Pomona, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pomona, KS. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pomona, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pomona, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pomona, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pomona, KS?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pomona, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pomona, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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