Circleville, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
148 Population 592/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $39,392 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $241,622 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Circleville, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$39,392 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $241,622
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Circleville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
29%
Rent
54%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Circleville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Circleville residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,392. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Circleville is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,622. Median rent is $625/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.

Education

17.2% of adults in Circleville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Circleville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$39,392
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$508M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$625
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$241,622
Housing Units88
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,150 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Circleville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.