Kansas
Attica is a small town in Kansas with a population of 529. Residents earn $42,708 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Attica receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Attica offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Attica is $42,708, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Attica is $58,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Attica enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 11.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,708 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,448 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $908 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,764 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
| County GDP | $421M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.03% |
| Commute Time | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $58,000 |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $81,238 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.03% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,227/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,454 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2426°N, 98.2276°W |
| County FIPS | 20077 |
Winner: Republican by 64 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.4% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |