Kansas
Ford is a small town in Kansas with a population of 195. Residents earn $75,313 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ford receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Ford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ford is $75,313, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Ford is $134,700, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $763 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.
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Ford enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches, including 19.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,313 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,527 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,440 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 858 |
| County GDP | $3,215M |
| Restaurants | 89 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,668 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.47% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $134,700 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $763 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $668 |
| 1 Bedroom | $739 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $969 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,256 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,384 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,668 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.47% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,381/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.0 inches |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 2,400 ft (732 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6367°N, 99.7538°W |
| County FIPS | 20057 |
Winner: Republican by 38.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.68 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 464/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 89 |
| Retail Stores | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |