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Alexander, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
32 Population 123/sq mi density
$23,750 Median Income $33,963 per capita
$32,500 Home Value $71,230 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
143 Violent Crime/100K 906 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$23,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$32,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Alexander, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,750
68% below
$33,963 per capita
Home Value
$32,500
88% below
Zillow: $71,230
Violent Crime
143/100K
62% below
906/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Alexander Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alexander's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
32%
Home Value
12%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alexander a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alexander residents earn a median household income of $23,750 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,963. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alexander is $32,500 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $71,230. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Alexander reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 906/100K.

Education

6.9% of adults in Alexander hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alexander has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population32
Median Age69.0 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$23,750
Per Capita$33,963
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$196M
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Housing

A+
Home Value$32,500
Rent
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$71,230
Housing Units44
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent143/100K
Property906/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death17,778/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain22.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,076 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute47 min
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Alexander was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.