Kansas
Grainfield is a small town in Kansas with a population of 243. Residents earn $44,688 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grainfield receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Grainfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grainfield is $44,688, 41% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Grainfield is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Grainfield 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 | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,688 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,191 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $930 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,704 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 122 |
| County GDP | $224M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,025 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.74% |
| Commute Time | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $85,000 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $138,784 |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.6% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,025 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.74% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 13,932/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| 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 | 2,813 ft (857 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1143°N, 100.4684°W |
| County FIPS | 20179 |
Winner: Republican by 80.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |