Caney, KS

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 2.8% (22% below 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 $74,758. 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 1,114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 193% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,526/100K.

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 (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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