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Schoenchen, KS

Schoenchen, KS.

Population: 181 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Schoenchen, KS is $141,300. Homes sell for a median $149,000 after a median 210 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$141,300

Median home value (Census)

210

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$141,300
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
$149,000
Median price per sqft
$117
Median days on market
210 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$721/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$792/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,036/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,732/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.6%
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)

Annual precipitation
24.6 in

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Larned National Historic Site (37 mi)
National parks include
Fort Larned National Historic Site, Nicodemus National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Philip Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hays Regional Airport (HYS) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
HAYS MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF KS HLTH SYSTEM GREAT BEND CAMPUS, RUSH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
61.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,263
Households with broadband internet
85.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,112
Average weekly wage
$944
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

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

How it compares

SchoenchenState medianUS median
Median sale price$149,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market210 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,263$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 median home value in Schoenchen, KS?
$141,300 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Schoenchen, KS?
$149,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Schoenchen, KS?
Median days on market: 210 days.
What is typical rent in Schoenchen, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,036/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Schoenchen, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Schoenchen, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Schoenchen, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Schoenchen, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Schoenchen, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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