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Kaska, PA

Kaska, PA.

Population: 1,445 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kaska, PA is $97,284 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $85,000 after a median 20 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$97,284

Typical home value

-2.3%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$97,284
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
+18.8%
5-year appreciation
+43.1%
10-year appreciation
+143.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2025)
$100,202
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$85,000
Median list price
$169,000
Median price per sqft
$63
1-year sale-price change
-52.3%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$744/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$816/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,068/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,392/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,443/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eastern Diversified Metals (10.4 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
53.0°F
Average high
62.5°F
Average low
42.5°F
Annual precipitation
46.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,716
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,394

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (27 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Steamtown National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Tidmore Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
30
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL, GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER, SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
+419 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
82.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,563
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
62.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
43,357
Average weekly wage
$1,060
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
211

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

How it compares

KaskaState medianUS median
Typical home value$97,284$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$85,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market20 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,563$2,326$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 Kaska, PA?
$97,284.
What is the median sale price in Kaska, PA?
$85,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kaska, PA?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Kaska, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,068/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kaska, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane.
Is Kaska, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Kaska, PA. 6 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 Kaska, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kaska, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kaska, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Kaska, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Kaska, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Kaska

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