Kansas
Gas is a small town in Kansas with a population of 581. Residents earn $56,667 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gas receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Gas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gas is $56,667, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gas is $71,900, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Gas enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 7.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,667 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,822 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $882 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,616 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 400 |
| County GDP | $703M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.34% |
| Commute Time | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $71,900 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $106,812 |
| Census Median Rent | $708 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.34% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,475/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.0 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,021 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 807/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9226°N, 95.3450°W |
| County FIPS | 20001 |
Winner: Republican by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 807/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |