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Geneseo, KS
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Geneseo, KS
At a Glance
How Geneseo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Geneseo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Geneseo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Geneseo residents earn a median household income of $36,607 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,972. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 356 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Geneseo is $42,400 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,027. Median rent is $725/month, with 30.3% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Geneseo reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 366/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Geneseo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Geneseo has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.