Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Conway Springs is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,597. Residents earn $70,469 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Conway Springs receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Conway Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Conway Springs is $70,469, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Conway Springs is $106,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Conway Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 6.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,469 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,841 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $842 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,817 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 640 |
| County GDP | $878M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,670 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.43% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $106,900 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $185,175 |
| Census Median Rent | $974 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,670 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.43% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,374 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3899°N, 97.6429°W |
| County FIPS | 20191 |
Winner: Republican by 50.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.6% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,613/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 63 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |