The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66725 sells for about $130,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 80 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $803 a month.
ZIP 66725 — Columbus
The housing market in 66725 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory. Demand is consistent among local buyers, though the market lacks the rapid turnover seen in larger metropolitan areas. Figures for active inventory and specific sales counts are based on current regional reporting.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking an affordable cost of living and a quiet, small-town environment.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 80 days on market with 4.2 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 4.3% · poverty 17.4% — 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 6.8%/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 4.8%/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 66725, Cherokee County KS
Crime rates in the area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Public schools serving the area are part of the local district, generally receiving moderate ratings for student progress and proficiency.
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.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with steady but modest infrastructure investment.
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 most residents traveling locally within Cherokee County or to nearby regional employment hubs.
The area features local community parks, walking trails, and proximity to regional outdoor spaces for fishing and hunting.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited new multi-family supply entering the market.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, light manufacturing, and regional retail services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with major highway access provided by US-69 and US-160.
Development planning is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting small-scale commercial growth.
The Cherokee County Appraiser's Office conducts annual property valuations based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide emergency service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail.
Net domestic migration is stable, with a balance between long-term residents and new arrivals seeking lower costs of living.
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 for ZCTA 66725.
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.
- Buffalo Run Casino & Resort418.8 mi
- Coleman Theater4.819.3 mi
- Montana Mike's Steakhouse3.618.7 mi
- B&B Miami Cineplex4.319.1 mi
- Big Brutus Inc4.88.4 mi
- Historic Rainbow Bridge4.612 mi
- Big Brutus Inc4.88.4 mi
- Kansas Route 66 Visitors Center4.614.1 mi
- Mickey Mantle's Childhood Home4.415.7 mi
- Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum4.814 mi
- Galena Mining & Historical Museum4.817 mi
- Columbus City Park4.55.2 mi
- East River Park4.511.3 mi
- Joplin Regional Airport4.323.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational space and community gathering areas.
Hosts annual community events and agricultural exhibitions.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.