The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66712 sells for about $144,900, or $130 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $828 a month.
ZIP 66712 — Arma
The housing market in 66712 remains stable with limited inventory and modest price growth. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable housing, with few new developments currently impacting the supply-demand balance.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking affordable, small-town living with proximity to the regional services and employment opportunities found in Pittsburg.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.1% · poverty 12.1% — 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 5.9%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66712, Crawford County KS
Crime rates in the Arma area are generally low and consistent with rural Crawford County trends, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Schools serving the area are part of the Northeast USD 246, which provides standard public education services for the rural community.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is generally low but varies by specific parcel.
Economic momentum is driven by local small-scale commerce and proximity to regional employment hubs in Pittsburg, Kansas.
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 typically driving to nearby Pittsburg or other regional employment centers via local highways.
Local recreation includes access to small community parks and proximity to regional outdoor amenities in Crawford County, such as fishing and local trails.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental presence.
The economy is anchored by regional manufacturing, education, and healthcare services centered in the nearby city of Pittsburg.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with access to regional road networks connecting to larger Kansas hubs.
Development is limited to small-scale residential projects and local infrastructure maintenance.
The Crawford County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments to determine fair market value for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Crawford County levies and the Northeast USD 246 school district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in Southeast Kansas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level 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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.