Gove City, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Gove County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
66 Population 275/sq mi density
$37,083 Median Income $73,852 per capita
$37,500 Home Value $138,784 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,083 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gove City, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,083
51% below
$73,852 per capita
Home Value
$37,500
87% below
Zillow: $138,784
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Gove City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
13%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
294%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gove City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gove City residents earn a median household income of $37,083 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,852. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 160 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gove City is $37,500 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,784. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

16.0% of adults in Gove City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 22.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population66
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans22.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,083
Per Capita$73,852
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$281M
Avg Weekly Wage$856

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$138,784
Housing Units48
Rent Burden25.1%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
Elevation2,636 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute13 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Gove City was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.