The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66970 sells for about $115,000, or $68 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Jewell County, Kansas (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 66970 — Webber
The housing market in 66970 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a stable rural agricultural community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, but the market remains highly localized with limited new development activity. Buyers are primarily local residents or those seeking a low-cost rural lifestyle.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, low-cost rural lifestyle, including retirees or individuals employed in agriculture, rather than commuters or investors seeking high-velocity markets.
Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 8.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 66970, Jewell County, Kansas
Crime rates in this rural Jewell County area are significantly lower than state and national averages, with property and violent crime incidents being rare.
The area is served by rural school districts where small class sizes are the norm, though extracurricular and advanced placement options are more limited compared to urban centers.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood risks primarily confined to low-lying areas near local creeks.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by agriculture and local government services, with limited new commercial development or large-scale infrastructure projects currently underway.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling to nearby county seats for employment; there is no public transit infrastructure available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and access to local community parks and nearby reservoirs.
The rental market is very thin with low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop production and livestock, supported by local small businesses and public sector employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with access provided by state highways connecting to regional hubs.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within this ZIP code.
The Jewell County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments of real property based on market data and physical inspections to determine taxable value.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage is a standard consideration for homeowners in this region.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, with rural areas like Jewell County seeing stable or slightly declining population trends.
Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process, which typically provides a statutory redemption period for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 66970 profile tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Hosts local events and community gatherings.
Provides regional access to boating, fishing, and camping.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Borrowed-parent hold-out: median price, median rent reproduced Jewell County's own figure to the dollar — a parent aggregate is not this ZIP's reading, so it was not stored.