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KS area data

Ulysses, KS

Ulysses, KS.

Population: 7,293 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$157,456
1-year appreciation
+8.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.6%
10-year appreciation
+51.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$157,456
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.2 in
Annual snowfall
19.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Ulysses Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) (41 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-53 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$1,674
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,974
Average weekly wage
$984
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Construction, Wholesale Trade

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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