Clyde, KS

Kansas

Clyde is a small town in Kansas with a population of 823. Residents earn $51,000 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
823 Population 1,228/sq mi density
$51,000 Median Income $37,431 per capita
$71,200 Home Value $130,605 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,000 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,200 home value, $667/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,000
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $71,200
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $667
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.2%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population823
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,228/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,000
Per Capita$37,431
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$516M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,200
Rent$667
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$130,605
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation1,298 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+95.5%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Libraries4

Is Clyde a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clyde receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Clyde offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clyde is $51,000, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clyde is $71,200, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Clyde experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Clyde has a population of 823 with a density of 1,228 people per square mile. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

823
Total Population
1,228
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Clyde vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.8%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Clyde vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clyde is $51,000, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Clyde vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,000
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,431
Avg Weekly Wage$799
IRS Avg AGI$57,416

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)310
County GDP$516M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare36
Retail45
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,756
21% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.6 min
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Clyde is $71,200, 75% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $667 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $130,605.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,200
75% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$130,605

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$667
43% below US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,756
21% below US avg
Effective Rate3.87%
In Clyde, 41.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.2%
28% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate73.9%
Premature Death10,252/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access80.5%
Healthcare Facilities36

Crime Rates: Clyde vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Clyde has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.4 inches
15% below US avg
Snowfall14.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,298 ft (396 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,228/sq mi
Coordinates39.5918°N, 97.4002°W
County FIPS20029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.5%
D 19%

Winner: Republican by 60.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
39% below US avg
High School+95.5%
School Test Score5.80
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,228/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities36
Restaurants25
Retail Stores45

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.6 min
Work from Home3.8%

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