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Americus, KS
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Americus, KS
At a Glance
How Americus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Americus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Americus a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Americus residents earn a median household income of $81,125 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,005. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Americus is $120,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,636. Median rent is $969/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Americus reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,764/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Americus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Americus has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.