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Burns, KS

Burns, KS.

Population: 474 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Burns, KS is $208,302 — up 10.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $165,000 after a median 2 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$208,302

Median home value

+10.0%

1-year change

2

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$208,302
1-year appreciation
+10.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+27.3%
10-year appreciation
+89.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$208,302
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
$165,000
Median list price
$165,000
Median price per sqft
$92
1-year sale-price change
+560.0%
Median days on market
2 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+4.3%

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 Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pester Refinery Co. (17 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)

Annual precipitation
36.9 in
Annual snowfall
9.4 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
1
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
STOL Creek Airport (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
McConnell Air Force Base (IAB) (38 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
SUSAN B ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WICHITA VA MEDICAL CENTER, NMC HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+118 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
77.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,075
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
45.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,463
Average weekly wage
$886
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

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

How it compares

BurnsState medianUS median
Median home value$208,302$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$165,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market2 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,075$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 Burns, KS?
$208,302.
What is the median sale price in Burns, KS?
$165,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Burns, KS?
Median days on market: 2 days.
What is typical rent in Burns, 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 Burns, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Burns, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Burns, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Burns, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Burns, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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