Geneseo, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rice County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
224 Population 380/sq mi density
$36,607 Median Income $23,972 per capita
$42,400 Home Value $102,027 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$36,607 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,400 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Geneseo, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,607
51% below
$23,972 per capita
Home Value
$42,400
85% below
Zillow: $102,027
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
49%
Home Value
15%
Rent
62%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Geneseo a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.3% (19% above 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.

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 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population224
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,607
Per Capita$23,972
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,400
Rent$725
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$102,027
Housing Units124
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation1,753 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Geneseo was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.