Collyer, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
87 Population 378/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $38,239 per capita
$83,100 Home Value $159,137 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Collyer, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,500
4% below
$38,239 per capita
Home Value
$83,100
71% below
Zillow: $159,137
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Collyer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Collyer a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Collyer residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,239. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Collyer is $83,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,137. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Education

8.2% of adults in Collyer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Collyer has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$38,239
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$930

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,100
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$159,137
Housing Units76
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,932/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain23.5 in/yr
Elevation2,582 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute14 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Collyer was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.