Downs, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Osborne County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
663 Population 592/sq mi density
$61,750 Median Income $41,222 per capita
$109,900 Home Value $101,076 Zillow
$579 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,900 home value, $579/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Downs, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,750
18% below
$41,222 per capita
Home Value
$109,900
61% below
Zillow: $101,076
Median Rent
$579/mo
50% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
3% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Downs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
39%
Rent
50%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Downs a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Downs residents earn a median household income of $61,750 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,222. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Downs is $109,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,076. Median rent is $579/month, with 31.3% 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 1960.

Education

32.8% of adults in Downs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Downs has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population663
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,750
Per Capita$41,222
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$184M
Avg Weekly Wage$797

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,900
Rent$579
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$101,076
Housing Units413
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,625/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation1,484 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute15 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Downs was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.