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KS area data

Waterville, KS

Waterville, KS.

Population: 975 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$155,513
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+20.1%
5-year appreciation
+44.7%
10-year appreciation
+96.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$155,513
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%

Schools

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
33.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (37 mi)
Nearest airport
Marysville Municipal Airport (7 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
-20 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Median annual property tax
$1,505
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
63.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,739
Average weekly wage
$996
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

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