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Dunlap, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Lyon County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
22 Population 88/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 1,764 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Dunlap, KS

At a Glance

Violent Crime
238/100K
37% below
1,764/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
406% above
66.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

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
506%
Crime
63%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunlap a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Dunlap reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,764/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population22
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$38,027
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty66.7%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

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

Crime

F
Violent238/100K
Property1,764/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband5.0%
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.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.