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Fort Scott 66701

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$127K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
9
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$158K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through May 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
AprMay
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprMay
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
AprMay
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
AprMay
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
AprMay
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
AprMay
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.4,816
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$158K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,404 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1950
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.78%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.60%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.20%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.65%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.17%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.18%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.19.4 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,621
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.65%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Fort Scott 66701 compares

By median home value, Fort Scott 66701 is the 6th most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Bourbon County, and its typical home is worth more than 47% of all homes in Bourbon County.

Home values in Fort Scott 66701

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$43K$657K
ZIP codes in Bourbon County ranked by median home value
#Bourbon CountyMedian valueHomes
1Garland 66741$340K106
2Fulton 66738$248K209
3Redfield 66769$239K205
4Uniontown 66779$220K304
5Mapleton 66754$213K369
6Fort Scott 66701$158K4,816
7Bronson 66716$136K294

About the Fort Scott 66701 market

What is the median home price in Fort Scott 66701, KS?

The median sale price in Fort Scott 66701, KS is $126,931 (data through May 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Fort Scott 66701, KS each year?

9 homes sold in Fort Scott 66701, KS over the last 12 months (data through May 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Fort Scott 66701, KS?

Fort Scott 66701, KS contains 4,816 residential properties, with a median of 1,404 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1950. The median TopHap Estimate is $158K.

How does Fort Scott 66701, KS compare to the rest of Bourbon County?

By median home value, Fort Scott 66701, KS is the 6th most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Bourbon County. Its typical home is worth more than 47% of all homes in Bourbon County. Mapleton 66754 ranks just above it and Bronson 66716 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Fort Scott 66701, KS?

65% of homes in Fort Scott 66701, KS are owner-occupied. 17% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Fort Scott 66701, KS hold?

60% of mortgaged homes in Fort Scott 66701, KS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 20.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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