Bavaria, KS

Kansas

Bavaria is a small town in Kansas with a population of 21. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
21 Population 91/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $36,976 per capita
$141,700 Home Value
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,500
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $141,700
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.5%
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bavaria Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population21
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$36,976
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,875M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation1,274 ft (388 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute17 min
Broadband12.0%
Libraries2

Is Bavaria a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bavaria receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bavaria stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bavaria is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bavaria is $141,700, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Bavaria enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Bavaria has a population of 21 with a density of 91 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

21
Total Population
91
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Bavaria vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bavaria vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bavaria is $57,500, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Bavaria vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,500
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,976
Avg Weekly Wage$975
IRS Avg AGI$66,003

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,583
County GDP$3,875M

Business (County)

Restaurants156
Healthcare176
Retail217
Manufacturing70

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,810
37% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.5 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bavaria is $141,700, 50% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,700
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,810
37% above US avg
Effective Rate3.39%
Bavaria 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 is 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.7 inches
22% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,274 ft (388 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates38.7954°N, 97.7547°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20169
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.6-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.9%
D 33.3%

Winner: Republican by 31.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
30% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.80
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density91/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities176
Restaurants156
Retail Stores217

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.5 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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