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Bison, KS

Bison, KS.

Population: 267 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$83,170
1-year appreciation
+8.0%
3-year appreciation
+18.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+104.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$83,170
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
39.0°F

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Larned National Historic Site (27 mi)
Nearest airport
Rush County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hays Regional Airport (HYS) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-8 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,699
Households with broadband internet
81.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
717
Average weekly wage
$839
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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