Kansas
Concordia is a small city in Kansas with a population of 5,067. Residents earn $50,213 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Concordia receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Concordia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Concordia is $50,213, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Concordia is $96,100, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 631 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,940 per 100,000, 101% above the national average.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Concordia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches, including 19.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,213 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,142 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $799 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,416 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $516M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,756 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.87% |
| Commute Time | 13.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $96,100 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $121,394 |
| Census Median Rent | $698 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,756 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.87% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,252/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Total Violent | 631.1/100K |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 114.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 516.4/100K |
| Total Property | 3,939.6/100K |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,166.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,677.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 95.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.4 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,387 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5669°N, 97.6468°W |
| County FIPS | 20029 |
Winner: Republican by 60.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,126/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 13.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |