Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Eskridge is a small town in Kansas with a population of 388. Residents earn $43,125 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eskridge receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Eskridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eskridge is $43,125, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Eskridge is $77,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Eskridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 18.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,125 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,644 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $789 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,476 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 187 |
| County GDP | $176M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,467 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.73% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $77,900 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,886 |
| Census Median Rent | $647 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,467 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.73% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,823/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 14.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.3 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,410 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8595°N, 96.1053°W |
| County FIPS | 20197 |
Winner: Republican by 48.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.7% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |