Caney, KS
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Caney, KS
At a Glance
How Caney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Caney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Caney a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Caney residents earn a median household income of $39,417 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,130. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,228 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Caney is $70,600 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $80,457. Median rent is $744/month, with 22.8% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Caney reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 816/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Caney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Caney has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.