Gove City, KS

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
66 Population 275/sq mi density
$37,083 Median Income $73,852 per capita
$37,500 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,083 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,083
51% lower than US avg
Home Value $37,500
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

How Gove City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population66
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans59.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,083
Per Capita$73,852
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$281M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity37.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Elevation2,636 ft (803 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.98

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute13 min
Broadband39.0%
Libraries4

Is Gove City a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Gove City has a population of 66 with a density of 275 people per square mile. The median age is 57.5 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%), with 9.1% Hispanic.

Population

66
Total Population
275
People / sq mi
57.5yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Gove City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gove City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gove City is $37,083, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Gove City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,083
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$73,852
Avg Weekly Wage$856
IRS Avg AGI$71,145

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg
Establishments (County)160
County GDP$281M

Business (County)

Restaurants7
Healthcare8
Retail14
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,450
30% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.6 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Gove City is $37,500, 87% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$37,500
87% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$643
1 Bedroom$800
2 Bedrooms$877
3 Bedrooms$1,157
4 Bedrooms$1,161

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,450
30% below US avg
Effective Rate6.53%
In Gove City, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.6% report depression. 25.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gove City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate78.4%
Checkup Rate72.1%
Premature Death6,855/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.7/10
Exercise Access54.8%
Healthcare Facilities8
Gove City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.5 inches
38% below US avg
Snowfall20.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,636 ft (803 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density275/sq mi
Coordinates38.9595°N, 100.4871°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 77.2-point margin. 39.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.9%
D 10.7%

Winner: Republican by 77.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.98
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density275/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access39.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants7
Retail Stores14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.6 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

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