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Crestline, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cherokee County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
148 Population 83/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
235 Violent Crime/100K 4,272 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Crestline, KS

At a Glance

Violent Crime
235/100K
38% below
4,272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
11% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Crestline Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crestline's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crestline a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Crestline reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,272/100K.

Education

37.5% of adults in Crestline hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crestline has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age72.3 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$13,553
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$165,179
Housing Units43
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent235/100K
Property4,272/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation871 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Crestline was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.