Ford, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ford County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
195 Population 464/sq mi density
$75,313 Median Income $34,527 per capita
$134,700 Home Value $143,513 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, $763/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ford, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,313
0% below
$34,527 per capita
Home Value
$134,700
52% below
Zillow: $143,513
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Ford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
48%
Rent
66%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ford residents earn a median household income of $75,313 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,527. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ford is $134,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,513. Median rent is $763/month, with 9.0% 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 1952.

Education

20.0% of adults in Ford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ford has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population195
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density464/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,313
Per Capita$34,527
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,215M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,700
Rent$763
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$143,513
Housing Units117
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,381/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,400 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Ford was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.