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Council Grove, KS
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Council Grove, KS
At a Glance
How Council Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Council Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Council Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Council Grove residents earn a median household income of $56,211 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,192. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 168 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Council Grove is $131,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,464. Median rent is $688/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Council Grove reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,764/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Council Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Council Grove has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.