Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Baxter Springs is a small town in Kansas with a population of 3,863. Residents earn $60,139 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Baxter Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Baxter Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Baxter Springs is $60,139, 20% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Baxter Springs is $87,600, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Baxter Springs is below the national average at 317 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,197 per 100,000, 63% above the national average.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Baxter Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 7.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,139 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,516 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,090 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,821 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 416 |
| County GDP | $1,092M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 55 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,385 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.72% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $87,600 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $117,761 |
| Census Median Rent | $792 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,385 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.72% |
| Obesity | 46.6% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 10.2% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,090/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Total Violent | 317.2/100K |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 317.2/100K |
| Total Property | 3,196.7/100K |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 610.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,464.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 122.0/100K |
| Arson | 48.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0200°N, 94.7350°W |
| County FIPS | 20021 |
Winner: Republican by 52.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 55 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |