The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 67430 sells for about $175,000, or $82 per square foot.
Prices are up +16.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 106 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
ZIP 67430 — Cawker City
The Ellsworth housing market is experiencing modest price appreciation and low inventory, reflecting a stable, small-town environment. While sales volume remains low, the market is characterized by steady demand and limited new construction. Data for this ZIP code is sourced from local real estate portals and census estimates.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town lifestyle, as well as those employed in local agriculture or public service sectors.
Median prices moved up 16.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 106 days on market with 8.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 10.0% — 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 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 67439, Ellsworth County KS
The area is served by Ellsworth USD 327, which maintains a small-town educational environment with generally stable performance metrics.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Smoky Hill River.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, public administration, and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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 local within Ellsworth County, with limited transit infrastructure; most residents rely on personal vehicles for travel to employment hubs in Salina.
The area features access to Kanopolis State Park and the Smoky Hill River, offering fishing, boating, and hiking, alongside local community parks and small-town shopping.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand driven by local workforce needs and a lack of large-scale multi-family developments.
The economy is primarily driven by agriculture, local government, and healthcare services, with a stable but slow-growth trajectory.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use via K-14 and K-156 highways; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported in the pipeline for this ZIP.
The Ellsworth County Appraiser's Office conducts annual property valuations based on market data and state-mandated assessment guidelines.
Parcels are subject to Ellsworth County and Ellsworth USD 327 school district levies, with no significant MUD or PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including hail and wind damage common in central Kansas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and World Population Review.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A major regional destination for water sports, camping, and hiking located near the city.
Provides local fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.