Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Garden Plain is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,055. Residents earn $90,000 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Garden Plain receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Garden Plain offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Garden Plain is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Garden Plain is $221,800, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $957 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Garden Plain is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 690 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Garden Plain 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 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,000 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,580 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,166 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,783 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,427 |
| County GDP | $41,525M |
| Restaurants | 1,236 |
| Healthcare | 1,737 |
| Retail | 1,624 |
| Manufacturing | 494 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $221,800 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $305,992 |
| Median List Price | $304,500 |
| Median List Price | $304,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $69 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $957 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,292/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,737 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 689.7/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 114.9/100K |
| Theft | 459.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 114.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.4 inches |
| 9% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,456 ft (444 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 934/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6623°N, 97.6773°W |
| County FIPS | 20173 |
Winner: Republican by 13.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 934/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,737 |
| Restaurants | 1,236 |
| Retail Stores | 1,624 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |