Kansas
Downs is a small town in Kansas with a population of 663. Residents earn $61,750 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Downs receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Downs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Downs is $61,750, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Downs is $109,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $579 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Downs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches, including 18.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,750 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,222 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $797 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,684 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 169 |
| County GDP | $184M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Commute Time | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |
| Census Median | $109,900 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $94,529 |
| Census Median Rent | $579 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.9% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,625/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.1 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,484 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5046°N, 98.5473°W |
| County FIPS | 20141 |
Winner: Republican by 68.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.8% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |