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Oberlin, KS

Oberlin, KS.

Population: 2,209 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$111,218
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+66.2%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$111,526
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
22.2 in
Annual snowfall
26.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Nicodemus National Historic Site (57 mi)
Nearest airport
Oberlin Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) (27 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
+14 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Median annual property tax
$1,678
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
57.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
614
Average weekly wage
$772
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Data last updated

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

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