At a Glance
Median Income
$40,125
$27,131 per capita
Home Value
$30,000
Zillow: $65,894
Median Rent
$827/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
17.3% smoking rate
How Florence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Florence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Florence a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Florence residents earn a median household income of $40,125 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,131. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Florence is $30,000 , 89% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $65,894. Median rent is $827/month, with 36.9% 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 1963.
Education
19.8% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Florence has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population537
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density697/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,125
Per Capita$27,131
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$147M
Avg Weekly Wage$839
Housing
A+
Home Value$30,000
Rent$827
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$65,894
Housing Units341
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,269 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute44 min
Broadband62.4%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Florence was founded in 1872.
The median home in Florence was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.