Bunker Hill, KS

Kansas

Bunker Hill is a small town in Kansas with a population of 109. Residents earn $59,500 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
109 Population 78/sq mi density
$59,500 Median Income $36,568 per capita
$71,300 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$59,500 median income, 20.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,300 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,500
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $71,300
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.7%
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.2%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 20.6%
472% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

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

People

Population109
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,500
Per Capita$36,568
Unemployment20.6%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$357M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units53

Health

Obesity40.2%
Uninsured8.7%
Smoking17.1%
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation1,853 ft (565 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute41 min
Broadband50.0%
Libraries3

Is Bunker Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bunker Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bunker Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bunker Hill is $59,500, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 20.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bunker Hill is $71,300, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Bunker Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Bunker Hill has a population of 109 with a density of 78 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%).

Population

109
Total Population
78
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bunker Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bunker Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bunker Hill is $59,500, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Bunker Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,500
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,568
Avg Weekly Wage$840
IRS Avg AGI$56,725

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.6%
472% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg
Establishments (County)312
County GDP$357M

Business (County)

Restaurants18
Healthcare19
Retail32
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,163
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bunker Hill is $71,300, 75% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,300
75% 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-Occupied80.0%
Housing Units53
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,163
48% above US avg
Effective Rate7.24%
In Bunker Hill, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.7% of residents lack health insurance. 17.1% are current smokers. 22.8% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bunker Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.2%
25% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.1%
22% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep33.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.8%
Uninsured8.7%
1% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.5%
Dental Visits64.6%
Premature Death10,340/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access68.1%
Healthcare Facilities19
Bunker Hill has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.1 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.1 inches
26% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,853 ft (565 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates38.8753°N, 98.6989°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20167
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.3-point margin. 50.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.7%
D 18.4%

Winner: Republican by 61.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.7%
42% below US avg
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+8.2%
School Test Score5.80
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density78/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access50.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants18
Retail Stores32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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