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Gas, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Allen County County
Gas, KS
At a Glance
How Gas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gas a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gas residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,822. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gas is $71,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,812. Median rent is $708/month, with 17.5% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Gas reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,381/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Gas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gas has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.