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Bronson, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Allen County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
573 Population 1,273/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $22,676 per capita
$59,000 Home Value $73,526 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bronson, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,250
5% below
$22,676 per capita
Home Value
$59,000
79% below
Zillow: $73,526
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Bronson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bronson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bronson residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,676. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bronson is $59,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,526. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Bronson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Bronson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bronson has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population573
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density1,273/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$22,676
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$703M
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,000
Rent
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$73,526
Housing Units179
Rent Burden37.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,475/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,069 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bronson was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.