Kansas
Council Grove is a small town in Kansas with a population of 2,487. Residents earn $56,211 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Council Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Council Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Council Grove is $56,211, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Council Grove is $131,500, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Council Grove is below the national average at 238 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,764 per 100,000, near the national average.
28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Council Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 18.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,211 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,192 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $770 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,992 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 168 |
| County GDP | $234M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,883 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.95% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| Census Median | $131,500 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $207,464 |
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,883 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.95% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,706/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 238.3/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 238.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,763.6/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 429.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,286.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 47.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.3 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,231 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6631°N, 96.4918°W |
| County FIPS | 20127 |
Winner: Republican by 46.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |