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Mission, KS — ZIP 66205

Population: 14,032 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 66205 (Mission, KS) is $397,369 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $435,000 after a median 7 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,195/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$397,369

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$397,369
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
10-year appreciation
+89.7%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$397,369
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
$435,000
Median list price
$415,000
Median price per sqft
$273
1-year sale-price change
+2.4%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
99
For-sale inventory
58
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+3.3%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,195/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
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
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
Schools include
Highlands Elem, Roesland Elem, Westwood View Elem

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
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
Armour Road (8.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (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
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 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 air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
876
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
139,994
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
106,474

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (10 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
39
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+77 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Housing built before 1970
84.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,283
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
88.1%

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

ZIP 66205State medianUS median
Median home value$397,369$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$435,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$2,195/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,283$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 median home value in ZIP 66205?
$397,369.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 66205?
$435,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 66205?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 66205?
Typical rent: $2,195/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 66205?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 66205 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 66205?
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 ZIP 66205?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 66205?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 66205?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 66205 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 66205?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 66205?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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