Gaylord, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Smith County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
85 Population 327/sq mi density
$52,700 Home Value $98,770 Zillow
$242 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Gaylord, KS

At a Glance

Home Value
$52,700
81% below
Zillow: $98,770
Median Rent
$242/mo
79% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Gaylord Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gaylord's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
19%
Rent
21%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gaylord a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gaylord is $52,700 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,770. Median rent is $242/month, with 18.4% 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 1938.

Education

17.6% of adults in Gaylord hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gaylord has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population85
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$45,826
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$221M
Avg Weekly Wage$806

Housing

Home Value$52,700
Rent$242
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$98,770
Housing Units104
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,337/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
Elevation1,595 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute31 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Gaylord was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.