Furley, KS

Kansas · Metropolitan Area

Furley is a small town in Kansas with a population of 48. Residents earn $116,563 per year, which is 55% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
48 Population 192/sq mi density
$116,563 Median Income $64,285 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$116,563 median income, 18.8% unemployment
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $116,563
55% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.3%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.8%
422% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Furley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population48
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density192/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans48.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$116,563
Per Capita$64,285
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$41,525M
Commute26 min

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Elevation1,413 ft (431 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Broadband24.0%
Libraries20

Is Furley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Furley receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Furley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Furley is $116,563, which is significantly higher than the national average — 55% above $75,149. This places Furley among higher-income communities. At 18.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Furley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Furley has a population of 48 with a density of 192 people per square mile. The median age is 60.1 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

48
Total Population
192
People / sq mi
60.1yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.6%
Female 35.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Furley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Furley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Furley is $116,563, which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Furley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$116,563
55% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,285
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
IRS Avg AGI$76,783

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.8%
422% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,427
County GDP$41,525M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,236
Healthcare1,737
Retail1,624
Manufacturing494

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,510
57% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone59.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home41.0%

Walkability

Furley has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.6 inches
14% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,413 ft (431 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates37.8801°N, 97.2119°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20173
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.8-point margin. 24.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.1%
D 42.3%

Winner: Republican by 13.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.3%
1% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.80
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density192/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access24.0%
Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities1,737
Restaurants1,236
Retail Stores1,624

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone59.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home41.0%

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