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Viola, KS

Viola, KS.

Population: 844 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Viola, KS is $387,936 — up 4.2% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, 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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$387,936

Typical home value

+4.2%

1-year change

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$387,936
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.9%
10-year appreciation
+84.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$389,606
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$530,000
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$778/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$823/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,043/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,382/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,712/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)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
15
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
57th and North Broadway Streets Site (23.5 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)

Annual precipitation
34.4 in
Annual snowfall
9.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
154
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
192

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,188
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,146

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Weiss Acres Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
HUTCHINSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC, SUMMIT SURGICAL, LLC, WICHITA VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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)
-103 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
30.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,017
Households with broadband internet
88.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
233,272
Average weekly wage
$1,219
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,757

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

How it compares

ViolaState medianUS median
Typical home value$387,936$179,754$288,527
Median annual property tax$4,017$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 Viola, KS?
$387,936.
What is typical rent in Viola, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,043/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Viola, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, tornado, winter weather.
Is Viola, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Viola, KS. 15 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 Viola, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Viola, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Viola, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Viola, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 2.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Viola, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Viola, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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