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New Century, KS

New Century, KS.

Population: 655 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,360/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (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
Relatively High
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
257

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (22 mi)
Nearest airport
New Century AirCenter Airport (JCI) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
39
Avg hospital rating
3.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
108
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Employment & development

Total county employment
337,969
Average weekly wage
$1,399
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,721

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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