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Montezuma, KS

Montezuma, KS.

Population: 1,596 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Montezuma, KS is $272,620 — up 8.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $374,800 after a median 18 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$272,620

Median home value

+8.0%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$272,620
1-year appreciation
+8.0%
3-year appreciation
+23.5%
5-year appreciation
+44.5%
10-year appreciation
+92.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$272,620
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
$374,800
Median list price
$469,900
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
+7.1%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$713/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$890/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$969/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,430/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.8 : 1
Schools include
Montezuma Elem, South Gray High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.3%
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 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
70.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.7 in
Annual snowfall
15.8 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Santa Fe National Historic Trail (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Montezuma Coöp Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
ST. CATHERINE HOSPITAL - GARDEN CITY, SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER, CENTURA ST. CATHERINE-DODGE CITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
33.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,764
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
61.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,187
Average weekly wage
$1,164
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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

How it compares

MontezumaState medianUS median
Median home value$272,620$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$374,800$230,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days32 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,764$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 Montezuma, KS?
$272,620.
What is the median sale price in Montezuma, KS?
$374,800.
How long do homes take to sell in Montezuma, KS?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Montezuma, KS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $969/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Montezuma, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Montezuma, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Montezuma, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Montezuma, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Montezuma, KS?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Montezuma, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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