Skip to main content

KS area data

Stanley, KS

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Stanley.

Population: 62,980 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Stanley, KS is $710,169 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $704,611 after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,794/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$710,169

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$710,169
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+66.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$710,169
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
$704,611
Median list price
$712,660
Median price per sqft
$206
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
300
For-sale inventory
184
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
154
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
75

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,794/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
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
12
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
4
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
Schools include
Harmony Middle, Harmony Elementary, Sunset Ridge Elementary, Morse Elementary, Aubry Bend Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, tornado, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
30
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemical Commodities, Inc. (5.3 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
65.3°F
Average low
45.3°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 in
Annual snowfall
9.1 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
250
Days with Moderate air quality
112
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
188

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
83,516
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
70,802

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (7 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
25
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 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)
+77 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2004
Housing built before 1970
2.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
62.4%
Median annual property tax
$6,795
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
90.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
338,897
Average weekly wage
$1,528
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,237

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

How it compares

StanleyState medianUS median
Typical home value$710,169$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$704,611$230,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,794/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,795$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 Stanley, KS?
$710,169.
What is the median sale price in Stanley, KS?
$704,611.
How long do homes take to sell in Stanley, KS?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Stanley, KS?
Typical rent: $1,794/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Stanley, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, tornado, winter weather, cold wave.
Is Stanley, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 30 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Stanley, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Stanley, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Stanley, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Stanley, KS?
12 schools (7 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Stanley, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Stanley, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Stanley, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Stanley

Listing a home in Stanley, KS?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer and renter questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Oct 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents