The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66724 sells for about $130,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $725 a month.
ZIP 66724 — Cherokee
The housing market in 66724 is characterized by high vacancy rates and slow price appreciation, reflecting a stagnant rural economy. Sales volume is low, and the market remains heavily dependent on local demand rather than external investment. The figures indicate a challenging environment for investors, with limited growth momentum.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families and local workers seeking affordable housing, as it offers a low cost of living but limited immediate access to major urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 6.0% — 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 5.8%/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 7.0%/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 66724, Crawford County KS
Crime rates in the area are generally low and consistent with rural Kansas trends, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools serving the area are part of the local district, generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused extracurricular programs.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional creeks.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and regional service industries with limited large-scale industrial expansion.
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 regional employment hubs in larger county seats.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and outdoor spaces, with limited immediate access to large-scale commercial shopping or entertainment venues.
The rental market is characterized by high vacancy rates and limited turnover, with most inventory consisting of older single-family homes.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and regional support services, with limited diversification into other sectors.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to regional highways; there is no public transit system serving this rural ZIP code.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Crawford County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments of real property based on market data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, with standard coverage available through major national carriers.
Net domestic migration is stable to slightly negative, reflecting broader rural Kansas population trends.
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 potential buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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 basic recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.