Dearing, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
325 Population 215/sq mi density
$59,688 Median Income $35,814 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $79,783 Zillow
$554 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$59,688 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $554/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dearing, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,688
21% below
$35,814 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
71% below
Zillow: $79,783
Median Rent
$554/mo
52% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
275% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Dearing Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
29%
Rent
48%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
375%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dearing a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dearing residents earn a median household income of $59,688 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,814. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,228 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dearing is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,783. Median rent is $554/month, with 22.5% 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 1976.

Education

20.5% of adults in Dearing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dearing has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population325
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,688
Per Capita$35,814
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$2,997M
Avg Weekly Wage$890

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$554
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$79,783
Housing Units208
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,899/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation785 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Dearing was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.