Catharine, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellis County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
252 Population 142/sq mi density
$254,700 Home Value $214,166 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Catharine, KS

At a Glance

Home Value
$254,700
10% below
Zillow: $214,166
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
15% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
44.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Catharine Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Catharine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
90%
Poverty
361%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Catharine a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Catharine is $254,700 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,166. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.

Education

28.8% of adults in Catharine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Catharine has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population252
Median Age18.0 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,719
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty44.8%
County GDP$2,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

Home Value$254,700
Rent
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$214,166
Housing Units79
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,166/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain24.8 in/yr
Elevation2,020 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Catharine was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.