Everest, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Atchison County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
387 Population 1,683/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $20,992 per capita
$71,100 Home Value $177,099 Zillow
$679 Median Rent 38.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 17.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,100 home value, $679/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Everest, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$20,992 per capita
Home Value
$71,100
75% below
Zillow: $177,099
Median Rent
$679/mo
42% below
38.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
10% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.3%
381% above
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Everest Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
25%
Rent
58%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
481%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Everest a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Everest residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,992. The unemployment rate stands at 17.3% (381% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% 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 Everest is $71,100 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,099. Median rent is $679/month, with 38.5% 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 1956.

Education

30.4% of adults in Everest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Everest 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 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population387
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,683/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$20,992
Unemployment17.3%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$845M
Avg Weekly Wage$997

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,100
Rent$679
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$177,099
Housing Units131
Rent Burden38.5%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,705/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,148 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Everest was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.