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Erie, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Neosho County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,318 Population 1,038/sq mi density
$39,688 Median Income $28,279 per capita
$89,600 Home Value $130,239 Zillow
$548 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,688 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,600 home value, $548/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Erie, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,688
47% below
$28,279 per capita
Home Value
$89,600
68% below
Zillow: $130,239
Median Rent
$548/mo
53% below
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Erie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
32%
Rent
47%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Erie a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Erie residents earn a median household income of $39,688 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,279. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Erie is $89,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,239. Median rent is $548/month, with 23.3% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Erie reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

26.3% of adults in Erie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Erie has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,318
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,038/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,688
Per Capita$28,279
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,600
Rent$548
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$130,239
Housing Units649
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,635/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation889 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Erie was founded in 1866.
The median home in Erie was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.