Claflin, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Barton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
434 Population 1,276/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $31,843 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $144,745 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
186 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $600/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Claflin, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$31,843 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
64% below
Zillow: $144,745
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
11.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Claflin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
36%
Rent
52%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
303%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Claflin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Claflin residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,843. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 890 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Claflin is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,745. Median rent is $600/month, with 11.3% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Claflin reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

22.6% of adults in Claflin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Claflin has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population434
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,276/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$31,843
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$1,623M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$600
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$144,745
Housing Units256
Rent Burden11.3%

Crime

C
Violent186/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,780/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain28.6 in/yr
Elevation1,807 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Claflin was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.