Fort Riley, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Geary County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
8,595 Population 1,341/sq mi density
$52,823 Median Income $26,992 per capita
$222,100 Home Value $205,067 Zillow
$1,283 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$52,823 median income, 18.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$222,100 home value, $1,283/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Riley, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,823
30% below
$26,992 per capita
Home Value
$222,100
21% below
Zillow: $205,067
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
10% above
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
18.4%
411% above
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Fort Riley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
79%
Rent
110%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
511%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Riley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Riley residents earn a median household income of $52,823 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,992. The unemployment rate stands at 18.4% (411% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 744 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Riley is $222,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,067. Median rent is $1,283/month, with 29.0% 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 2005.

Education

17.1% of adults in Fort Riley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Riley has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,595
Median Age22.3 yrs
Density1,341/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,823
Per Capita$26,992
Unemployment18.4%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$3,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$978

Housing

A
Home Value$222,100
Rent$1,283
Ownership2.2%
Zillow$205,067
Housing Units1,821
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation1,310 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute8 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Riley was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.