Byers, KS

Kansas

Byers is a small town in Kansas with a population of 10. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
10 Population 59/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $27,740 per capita
$37,500 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,750
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $37,500
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

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

People

Population10
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$27,740
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$745M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+80.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband6.0%
Libraries1

Is Byers a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Byers receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Byers stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Byers is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Byers is $37,500, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Byers experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Byers has a population of 10 with a density of 59 people per square mile. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70%), with 20% Hispanic.

Population

10
Total Population
59
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60%
Female 40%

Race & Ethnicity

Byers vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.3%
38% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Byers vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Byers is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Byers vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,750
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,740
Avg Weekly Wage$938
IRS Avg AGI$71,704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)384
County GDP$745M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare34
Retail52
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,515
29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate12.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Byers is $37,500, 87% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$37,500
87% 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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,515
29% above US avg
Effective Rate12.04%
Byers has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.6 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall15.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates37.7879°N, 98.8671°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20151
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.5-point margin. 6.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.8%
D 23.4%

Winner: Republican by 51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+80.0%
School Test Score5.80
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density59/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access6.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities34
Restaurants38
Retail Stores52

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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