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Buhler, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · McPherson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,311 Population 1,748/sq mi density
$65,833 Median Income $30,715 per capita
$126,000 Home Value $191,130 Zillow
$798 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,833 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,000 home value, $798/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Buhler, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,833
12% below
$30,715 per capita
Home Value
$126,000
55% below
Zillow: $191,130
Median Rent
$798/mo
31% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
4% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Buhler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
45%
Rent
69%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buhler 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

Buhler residents earn a median household income of $65,833 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,715. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buhler is $126,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,130. Median rent is $798/month, with 28.8% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Buhler reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 789/100K.

Education

32.5% of adults in Buhler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buhler has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,311
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,748/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,833
Per Capita$30,715
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,000
Rent$798
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$191,130
Housing Units516
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property789/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,868/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain28.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,485 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Buhler was founded in 1888.
The median home in Buhler was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.