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Waterville, KS

Waterville, KS.

Population: 975 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Waterville, KS is $157,543 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $125,000 after a median 36 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, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$157,543

Typical home value

+8.1%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$157,543
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+20.8%
5-year appreciation
+44.5%
10-year appreciation
+99.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$157,543
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
$125,000
Median price per sqft
$119
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$707/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$735/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,145/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,606/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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
Schools include
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.9%
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
31.1 in
Annual snowfall
13.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Marysville Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
NEMAHA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, WAMEGO HEALTH CENTER, WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
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)
-20 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
80.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,505
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
63.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,530
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

WatervilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$157,543$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$125,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,505$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 Waterville, KS?
$157,543.
What is the median sale price in Waterville, KS?
$125,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Waterville, KS?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Waterville, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $961/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waterville, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Waterville, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waterville, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waterville, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waterville, KS?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Waterville, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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