Kansas
Delphos is a small town in Kansas with a population of 314. Residents earn $55,417 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Delphos receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Delphos offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Delphos is $55,417, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 22.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Delphos is $50,000, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $641 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Delphos experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,417 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,914 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $761 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,449 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 157 |
| County GDP | $150M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,478 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.96% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $50,000 |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $111,703 |
| Census Median Rent | $641 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.0% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,478 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.96% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,207/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 2.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.7 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,310 ft (399 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2746°N, 97.7649°W |
| County FIPS | 20143 |
Winner: Republican by 66.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |