At a Glance
Median Income
$70,735
$35,519 per capita
Home Value
$115,300
Zillow: $245,051
Median Rent
$869/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.2% smoking rate
How Douglass Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Douglass's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Douglass a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Douglass residents earn a median household income of $70,735 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,519. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Douglass is $115,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,051. Median rent is $869/month, with 29.5% 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 1965.
Education
24.3% of adults in Douglass hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Douglass has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,523
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,437/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,735
Per Capita$35,519
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,300
Rent$869
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$245,051
Housing Units631
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,204 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Douglass was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.