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Cassoday, KS

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Cassoday is a small town in Kansas with a population of 129. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
129 Population 379/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $31,715 per capita
$75,000 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.7%
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population129
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$31,715
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$147M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units73
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking15.4%
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband54.0%
Libraries1

Is Cassoday a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cassoday receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Cassoday stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cassoday is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.1% 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 Cassoday is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Cassoday experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Cassoday has a population of 129 with a density of 379 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.1%).

Population

129
Total Population
379
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.6%
Female 57.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Cassoday vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cassoday vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cassoday is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Cassoday vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,715
Avg Weekly Wage$839
IRS Avg AGI$65,959

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)86
County GDP$147M

Business (County)

Restaurants3
Retail9
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,900
40% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Drive Alone98.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cassoday is $75,000, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden23.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.2%
Housing Units73
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,900
40% above US avg
Effective Rate6.53%
In Cassoday, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 15.4% are current smokers. 23.0% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cassoday vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.2%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.4%
10% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.1%
Short Sleep36.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.2%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits66.0%
Premature Death7,701/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.6/10
Exercise Access65.4%
Cassoday has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.9 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.9 inches
3% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates38.0387°N, 96.6387°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20017
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.8-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.6%
D 23.8%

Winner: Republican by 50.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.7%
36% below US avg
High School+89.2%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
School Test Score5.80
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density379/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access54.0%
Public Libraries1
Restaurants3
Retail Stores9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Drive Alone98.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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