The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66411 sells for about $156,200, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $789 a month.
ZIP 66411 — Blue Rapids
The housing market in 66411 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural Kansas trends. Market activity is limited by the small population base and lack of new construction, resulting in a slow-moving environment for buyers and sellers alike.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees or families who prioritize affordability and community connection over proximity to major urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 7.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 13.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 66411, Marshall County KS
The area is served by local rural school districts with limited public data available for specific school-level performance ratings.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks including severe thunderstorms and tornadoes; insurance premiums are generally stable but sensitive to regional catastrophe exposure.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services with limited large-scale industrial or commercial development momentum.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with travel times to regional employment hubs in Manhattan or Marysville often exceeding 30-45 minutes.
The area features access to the Blue River and local parks, offering opportunities for fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation typical of rural Kansas.
The rental market is small and primarily composed of single-family homes with low turnover and limited institutional investor presence.
The economy is anchored by agricultural production and small-town retail services, with most residents commuting to larger regional centers for professional employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state highway corridors; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
Marshall County Appraiser's Office conducts annual property valuations based on market sales and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service district taxes.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to initiate the foreclosure process.
Kansas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 66411 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local fishing and recreational access.
Central community green space for local events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.