The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66713 sells for about $167,000, or $140 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $783 a month.
ZIP 66713 — Baxter Springs
The housing market in 66713 remains stable with limited inventory and modest price growth. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordability compared to larger nearby metros. Most figures are based on current listings and census data, as specific monthly market-wide sales volume reports are not published for this ZIP.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with proximity to the larger Joplin regional economy.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 5.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 19.5% — 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 3.3%/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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66713, Cherokee County KS
The area is served by the Baxter Springs Unified School District, which provides standard public education for the local community.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity.
Economic activity is primarily driven by local services and small-scale industry, with limited large-scale commercial development currently reported.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in the Joplin, Missouri metropolitan area.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Spring River, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and families.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses, regional manufacturing, and agricultural support services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US Highway 69 serving as the primary arterial corridor.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP code.
The Cherokee County Appraiser's office conducts annual property valuations based on market data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide tax assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in Southeast Kansas.
Kansas operates as a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Kansas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 66713 profile.
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.
- Soar Trampoline Park4.318.1 mi
- Schifferdecker Aquatic Center4.513.5 mi
- Roller City Entertainment4.417 mi
- Escape Joplin4.916.7 mi
- Tilt Studio3.917.6 mi
- Buffalo Run Casino & Resort411.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.217.3 mi
- Rivers Bend Family Resort4.715.8 mi
- Joplin Avenue Coffee Company4.715.4 mi
- Wilder's Steakhouse4.615.3 mi
- High Winds Casino412.5 mi
- Cars on the Route4.78.6 mi
- Quapaw Casino49.5 mi
- Schermerhorn Park4.68.2 mi
- Historic Rainbow Bridge4.63.1 mi
- Big Brutus Inc4.817.4 mi
- OK-KS-MO Tri-State Marker4.310.1 mi
- Joplin History & Mineral Museum4.713.4 mi
- Kansas Route 66 Visitors Center4.63.5 mi
- Mickey Mantle's Childhood Home4.49.6 mi
- Schermerhorn Park4.68.2 mi
- Columbus City Park4.58.3 mi
- Downstream Casino Resort4.19.7 mi
- Fire Ridge Golf Course4.312.8 mi
- Twin Hills Golf & Country Club4.412.4 mi
- The Hitch n Post Flea Market4.69.4 mi
- Dollar General4.112.7 mi
- Dollar General48.2 mi
- Dollar General3.84.2 mi
- Dollar General4.19.1 mi
- Joplin Regional Airport4.317.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local fishing and recreational access.
Preserves local history and regional artifacts.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.