Denison, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
159 Population 1,445/sq mi density
$59,000 Median Income $29,014 per capita
$66,700 Home Value $167,833 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Denison, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,000
21% below
$29,014 per capita
Home Value
$66,700
76% below
Zillow: $167,833
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Denison Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
24%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Denison a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Denison residents earn a median household income of $59,000 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,014. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Denison is $66,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,833. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

24.1% of adults in Denison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Denison has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population159
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density1,445/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,000
Per Capita$29,014
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$508M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,700
Rent
Ownership97.3%
Zillow$167,833
Housing Units84
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,056 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute43 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Denison was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.