The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 67731 sells for about $152,010, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $695 a month.
ZIP 67731
The housing market in 67731 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a small, rural agricultural community. Prices have seen modest growth, but the market remains stable with little speculative activity. Data for specific metrics like active listings and price cuts are limited due to the low volume of transactions.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, low-cost rural lifestyle, or those employed in the local agricultural sector.
Median prices moved up 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 21.3% — 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 6.9%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 67731, Cheyenne County KS
Crime rates in Bird City are generally low, consistent with rural Cheyenne County trends and significantly below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the local rural district, characterized by small class sizes and limited extracurricular offerings compared to urban centers.
The area faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and high winds; flood risk is generally low, though localized drainage issues can occur.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by agriculture and local services, with limited new commercial development or major infrastructure projects reported.
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.
Commutes are primarily local within Bird City or to nearby agricultural hubs, with minimal public transit options available.
Recreation is centered on local parks and community facilities, with access to regional outdoor activities like hunting and fishing in the surrounding plains.
The rental market is limited, with low turnover and a reliance on older housing stock; vacancy pressure is generally low due to constrained supply.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, farming, and local support services, with limited industrial diversification.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP code.
The Cheyenne County Appraiser maintains property records and conducts periodic inspections for tax assessment purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies for essential services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common to the Great Plains.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profile for 67731.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 25.0% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $190,086 (25.0% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $190,086 (+25% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.