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Esbon, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jewell County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
59 Population 211/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $36,368 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
389 Violent Crime/100K 1,116 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Esbon, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,167
28% below
$36,368 per capita
Violent Crime
389/100K
2% above
1,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Esbon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
102%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Esbon a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Esbon residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,368. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Esbon reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,116/100K.

Education

5.6% of adults in Esbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Esbon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population59
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans54.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$36,368
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$699

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$102,829
Housing Units68
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent389/100K
Property1,116/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,581/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,832 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute17 min
Broadband34.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Esbon was built in 1950.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.