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Westphalia, KS

Westphalia, KS.

Population: 576 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Westphalia, KS is $262,298 — up 7.6% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, 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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$262,298

Typical home value

+7.6%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$262,298
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+16.9%
5-year appreciation
+33.5%
10-year appreciation
+168.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$263,732
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
$39,900
Active listings
1

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
$1,331/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
9.2 : 1
Schools include
Westphalia

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Former United Zinc & Associated Smelters (20.3 mi)
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
41.8 in
Annual snowfall
9.0 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (48 mi)
National parks include
Fort Scott National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Graham Farms Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, MIAMI COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+24 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
55.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,961
Households with broadband internet
22.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,844
Average weekly wage
$988
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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

How it compares

WestphaliaState medianUS median
Typical home value$262,298$179,754$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,961$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 Westphalia, KS?
$262,298.
What is typical rent in Westphalia, 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 Westphalia, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Westphalia, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Westphalia, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Westphalia, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Westphalia, KS?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Westphalia, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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