At a Glance
Median Income
$54,861
$23,947 per capita
Home Value
$99,300
Zillow: $162,815
Median Rent
$963/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
19.3% smoking rate
How Funston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Funston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Funston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Funston residents earn a median household income of $54,861 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,947. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,170 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Funston is $99,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,815. Median rent is $963/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
8.2% of adults in Funston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Funston has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population825
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density724/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,861
Per Capita$23,947
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,300
Rent$963
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$162,815
Housing Units306
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,173/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation316 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Funston was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.