The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66516 sells for about $145,000, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $746 a month.
ZIP 66516 — Netawaka
The housing market in 66516 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand for affordable single-family homes, though limited new construction keeps supply tight. Buyers should expect a competitive environment for well-maintained properties.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs, provided they are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 8.8% — 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 3.7%/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 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 66516, Pottawatomie County KS
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the state average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of a small rural district with limited extracurricular offerings but stable student-teacher ratios.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern severe weather risks, including high winds and occasional flooding in low-lying zones near local creeks.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agricultural services and small-scale retail, with limited new commercial 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 car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional employment hubs via state highways.
Recreation is centered on local community parks and proximity to regional outdoor spaces for hunting, fishing, and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units being single-family homes or small duplexes.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and small-business services, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities for professional employment.
Public transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via state and county road networks.
Development is limited to small-scale residential infill and minor infrastructure maintenance projects.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market sales data and property inspections.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for wind and hail damage common in the plains.
Net domestic migration is stable with a slight trend toward younger families moving from urban centers for affordability.
Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property to the buyer.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 66516 profile.
- Sac And Fox Casino43.4 mi
- Golden Eagle Casino3.86 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides basic playground and picnic facilities for residents.
Offers public access for hiking and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.