Effingham, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Atchison County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
644 Population 1,039/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $40,093 per capita
$99,900 Home Value $226,802 Zillow
$846 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,900 home value, $846/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Effingham, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$40,093 per capita
Home Value
$99,900
65% below
Zillow: $226,802
Median Rent
$846/mo
27% below
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Effingham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
35%
Rent
73%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Effingham a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Effingham residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,093. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 428 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Effingham is $99,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,802. Median rent is $846/month, with 14.8% 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 1964.

Education

8.7% of adults in Effingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Effingham has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population644
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density1,039/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$40,093
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$845M
Avg Weekly Wage$997

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,900
Rent$846
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$226,802
Housing Units332
Rent Burden14.8%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,705/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation1,137 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Effingham was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.