Brewster, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Thomas County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
440 Population 1,692/sq mi density
$63,333 Median Income $25,058 per capita
$126,400 Home Value $154,772 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,333 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,400 home value, $819/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Brewster, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,333
16% below
$25,058 per capita
Home Value
$126,400
55% below
Zillow: $154,772
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Brewster Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
45%
Rent
70%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brewster a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brewster residents earn a median household income of $63,333 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,058. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brewster is $126,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,772. Median rent is $819/month, with 26.3% 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 1950.

Education

21.7% of adults in Brewster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brewster has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population440
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density1,692/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,333
Per Capita$25,058
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$922

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,400
Rent$819
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$154,772
Housing Units157
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain20.3 in/yr
Elevation3,427 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute16 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Brewster was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.