Americus, KS

Kansas · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.2 Great / 5.0
1,147 Population
$81,125 Median Income
$120,900 Home Value
$969 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
27.9 yrs Median Age
27.7% Bachelor's Degree+
4.2
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.2
Education

People

Population1,147
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density1,062/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 95.0%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$81,125
Per Capita Income$27,005
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty Rate8.2%
County GDP$1,975M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$120,900
Zillow Value$193,636
Median Rent$969
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$947

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Depression22.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul28° / 78°
Rain37 in/yr
Snow18 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

3.2/5
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+92.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.80
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Work From Home3.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Americus Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$81,125
Home Value$120,900
Median Rent$969
Poverty Rate8.2%
Bachelor's Degree+27.7%
Unemployment3.0%
Avg Temperature53.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,147
Population Density1,062 per sq mi
Median Age27.9 years
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 95% Hispanic 1.5% Other 3.5%
White95.0%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.5%

Language

English Only94.0%
Spanish Speakers6.0%
English 94% Spanish 6%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.0%
Health Insurance81.6%

Income

8% above avg
Median Household Income$81,125
Per Capita Income$27,005
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$913
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,606

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.0%
Poverty Rate8.2%
Total Establishments (County)878
County GDP$1,975M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation106
Healthcare Facilities111
Retail Stores126
Manufacturing33
Total Establishments878

Industry Mix

Restaurants 106 Healthcare 111 Retail 126 Manufacturing 33

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,606
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,833

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.3 min
Work From Home3.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

57% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$120,900
Zillow Home Value Index$193,636

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied77.9%

Rental Costs

17% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$969

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedroom$947
3 Bedroom$1,223
4 Bedroom$1,397

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,833
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.00%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage81.6%
Regular Checkup75.0%
Premature Death Rate7,547 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.8 / 10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)111
Restaurants (County)106

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)10

Temperature

28°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.3 in
Annual Snowfall18.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Land Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,062 per sq mi
Latitude38.5064°
Longitude-96.2613°
County FIPS20111

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.3%
D 41.6%

Republican +14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.7%
High School+92.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.80

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,062 per sq mi
Land Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)10

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