Assaria, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
433 Population 1,883/sq mi density
$81,333 Median Income $38,201 per capita
$146,400 Home Value $244,647 Zillow
$980 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,333 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $980/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Assaria, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,333
8% above
$38,201 per capita
Home Value
$146,400
48% below
Zillow: $244,647
Median Rent
$980/mo
16% below
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
3% above
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Assaria Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
52%
Rent
84%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Assaria a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Assaria residents earn a median household income of $81,333 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,201. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,583 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Assaria is $146,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,647. Median rent is $980/month, with 21.3% 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 1949.

Education

34.8% of adults in Assaria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Assaria has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population433
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,883/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,333
Per Capita$38,201
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$3,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$975

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,400
Rent$980
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$244,647
Housing Units179
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation1,284 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Assaria was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.