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Mankato, Kansas · ZIP 66956

Mankato — ZIP 66956

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Mankato (66956) scores 77/100 — Good for Kansas. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $111K.

77OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share100%
Property crime share0%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency27%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby2

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index71/100
Typical home value$111K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Jewell, KansasJewellZIP 66949
77= even vs here
Burr Oak, KansasBurr OakZIP 66936
77= even vs here
Webber, KansasWebberZIP 66970
78▲1 vs here
Courtland, KansasCourtlandZIP 66939
62▼15 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$111K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2

Violent Crime

2

Property Crime

0

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jewell County, Kansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Rock Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05187
32%
42%
Rock Hills Jr/Sr High School06–12175
22%
32%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

1,190

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

51.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 66956 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 66956 has a school score of 56/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 66956 is approximately $111K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 66956 in Mankato has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.