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Deerfield, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Kearny County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
760 Population 1,583/sq mi density
$72,692 Median Income $26,337 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $157,429 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
47 Violent Crime/100K 1,413 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,692 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Deerfield, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,692
3% below
$26,337 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
63% below
Zillow: $157,429
Median Rent
$767/mo
34% below
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
88% below
1,413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
67.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Deerfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
37%
Rent
66%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deerfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Deerfield residents earn a median household income of $72,692 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,337. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Deerfield is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,429. Median rent is $767/month, with 25.3% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Deerfield reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,413/100K.

Education

5.5% of adults in Deerfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 67.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Deerfield has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population760
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density1,583/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,692
Per Capita$26,337
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$265M
Avg Weekly Wage$920

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$767
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$157,429
Housing Units227
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

F
Violent47/100K
Property1,413/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,023/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,949 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+67.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Deerfield was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Garden City Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.