Kansas
Gove City is a small town in Kansas with a population of 66. Residents earn $37,083 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gove City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Gove City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gove City is $37,083, 51% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Gove City is $37,500, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Gove City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches, including 20.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,083 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $73,852 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $856 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,145 |
| Unemployment | 8.5% |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 160 |
| County GDP | $281M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,450 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.53% |
| Commute Time | 12.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $37,500 |
| 87% below US avg |
| Studio | $643 |
| 1 Bedroom | $800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,450 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.53% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.5 inches |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,636 ft (803 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9595°N, 100.4871°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20063 |
Winner: Republican by 77.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.98 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 39.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 12.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |