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Americus, KS

Americus, KS.

Population: 1,202 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,915
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$207,915
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$240,750
Median list price
$189,900
Median days on market
71 days
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.4%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (18 mi)
Nearest airport
Atlas Ad Astra Adventure Resort Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-128 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$2,233
Households with broadband internet
56.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,915
Average weekly wage
$885
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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