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Collyer, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 326 sunny days/yr
143 Violent Crime/100K 906 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
143/100K
62% below
906/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
326 sunny days/yr

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
33%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Collyer a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.2% (67% 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.

Safety & Crime

Collyer reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 906/100K.

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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans82.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$38,239
Unemployment1.2%
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%

Crime

F
Violent143/100K
Property906/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain23.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband50.0%
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.
48.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.