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Strong city, KS

Strong city, KS.

Population: 669 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Strong city, KS is $112,361 — up 6.1% 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. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$112,361

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$112,361
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.2%
10-year appreciation
+56.5%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$112,652
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

1-year forecast
+3.7%

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
$1,270/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,418/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
12.0 : 1
Schools include
Chase County Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tri-County Public Airport (22.4 mi — proposed for listing)
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
67.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.9 in
Annual snowfall
11.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
82
Days with Moderate air quality
17
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,717
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,823

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (3 mi)
National parks include
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Dexter Field (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
STORMONT VAIL HEALTH FLINT HILLS, LLC, ST LUKE HOSPITAL & LIVING CENTER, HILLSBORO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+11 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
64.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,341
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
54.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
524
Average weekly wage
$895
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Mining, Construction

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

How it compares

Strong cityState medianUS median
Median home value$112,361$179,754$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,341$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 Strong city, KS?
$112,361.
What is typical rent in Strong city, 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 Strong city, KS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Strong city, KS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Strong city, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Strong city, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Strong city, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Strong city, KS?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Strong city, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Strong city, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Strong city, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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