Question 1

Is 66521 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 66521 in Onaga has a crime score of 80/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 66521 among the safer ZIP codes in the Onaga metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 66521?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 66521 has a school score of 55/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data. Schools in and near 66521 perform below state averages on math and reading assessments — proficiency rates trail both the Onaga district median and the national baseline. For families prioritizing school quality, comparing individual school ratings in the Full School Report and reviewing each school's state report card before making location decisions is strongly recommended. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 66521?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 66521 is approximately $257K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 66521 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 66521 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 66521 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 66521 has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100, placing it in the moderate range for Onaga. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 62/100, 66521 scores similarly to the middle tier of Onaga neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Onaga Elem	PK–05	164	32%	42%
Onaga Senior High	09–12	86	30%	30%
Onaga Middle School	06–08	76	—	—

— ZIP 66521

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