Real Estate Investing in Ransom, Kansas (67572)

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Ness County • Population: 403 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 67572 (Ransom, KS)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 26.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $99,596
Avg Monthly Rent $792
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $53,500
% Renters 15.8%

Market Analysis: 67572 Ransom

The 67572 ZIP in Ransom, KS is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $100K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 67572 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Statewide comparisons place 67572 among KS's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

Resident income in 67572 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

Strategy in 67572 is an operator game, not a passive one. Looking more closely, entry prices of $100K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Ransom:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 77/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 1.9× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+18.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $792/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$114K$101K$89K$77K$64K$52KAug 2016Aug 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 67572 Compare?

Metric 67572 Ransom Kansas
Home Value $99,596 $99,596 $237,409
5-Year CAGR 5.7% 5.7% 7.2%
Avg Rent $792 $792 -
Cap Rate 6.2% 6.2% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
6.2%
Good
5yr Growth
+5.7%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $99,596
Monthly Rent $792
Price-to-Rent 10.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 9.5%
Cap Rate 6.2%
5-Year IRR 11.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +18.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +7.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 6.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (6.2%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
26.7%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.7%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 67572

Population: 403

💰 Median Household Income
$53,500
This area
$53,500
State
$67,472
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
15.8%
This area
15.8%
State
22.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
State
-2.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
20.1%
This area
20.1%
State
17.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
63.1 years
This area
63.1 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
26.7%
This area
26.7%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 96.2%
Other/Mixed 3.5%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
👶 Under 18
12.4%
This area
12.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
41.1%
This area
41.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.9%
This area
0.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 67572

A Avg School Grade
2 Schools
10.9:1 Avg Class Size
$25,163 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Western Plains North Elem

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
58 Students
👨‍🏫
10.7:1 Class Size
💰
$25,163 Per Student
A Very Good

Western Plains High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
31 Students
👨‍🏫
11.1:1 Class Size
💰
$25,163 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How expensive is real estate in Ransom, KS?

Typical homes in Ransom, KS go for around $100K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% predictable price movement.

How deep is the rental pool in Ransom, KS?

Ransom, KS offers a steady renter base at the $792/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is Ransom, KS landlord-friendly?

Rental owners in Ransom, KS deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Is Ransom, KS good for house hacking?

House hacking works a challenging in Ransom, KS. Rents of $792/mo against $100K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Are there empty rentals in Ransom, KS?

Rental vacancy in Ransom, KS is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

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