At a Glance
Median Income
$90,000
$36,580 per capita
Home Value
$221,800
Zillow: $323,318
Median Rent
$957/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.1% smoking rate
How Garden Plain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garden Plain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garden Plain a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garden Plain residents earn a median household income of $90,000 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,580. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden Plain is $221,800 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,318. Median rent is $957/month, with 28.3% 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 1976.
Education
37.2% of adults in Garden Plain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden Plain has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,055
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density934/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$36,580
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,800
Rent$957
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$323,318
Housing Units341
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,456 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Garden Plain was founded in 1884.
The median home in Garden Plain was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.