Arkansas City, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
11,909 Population 1,278/sq mi density
$53,475 Median Income $26,018 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $100,300 Zillow
$762 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,475 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Arkansas City, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,475
29% below
$26,018 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
71% below
Zillow: $100,300
Median Rent
$762/mo
34% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
71%
Home Value
29%
Rent
66%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arkansas City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.5% (53% above 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 $100,300. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population11,909
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,278/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,475
Per Capita$26,018
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$878M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$762
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$100,300
Housing Units5,595
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,086 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Arkansas City was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.