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Arkansas City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County
Arkansas City, KS
At a Glance
How Arkansas City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arkansas City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Arkansas City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Arkansas City residents earn a median household income of $53,475 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,018. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arkansas City is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,226. Median rent is $762/month, with 32.5% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Arkansas City reports 555 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,704/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Arkansas City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arkansas City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.