Formoso, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Republic County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
81 Population 324/sq mi density
$37,500 Home Value $150,467 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Formoso, KS

At a Glance

Home Value
$37,500
87% below
Zillow: $150,467
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Formoso Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
13%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Formoso a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Formoso is $37,500 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,467. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

13.3% of adults in Formoso hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Formoso has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population81
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,648
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$396M
Avg Weekly Wage$780

Housing

Home Value$37,500
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$150,467
Housing Units62
Rent Burden20.7%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation1,527 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute44 min
Broadband48.8%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Formoso was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.