Dunlap, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Lyon County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
22 Population 88/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Dunlap, KS

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
66.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Dunlap Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
538%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
556%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunlap a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

23.1% of adults in Dunlap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dunlap has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$38,027
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty66.7%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership40.0%
Zillow$193,636
Housing Units18
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,547/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation1,184 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute40 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Dunlap was founded in 1878.
The median home in Dunlap was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.