Grainfield, KS

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.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
243 Population 528/sq mi density
$44,688 Median Income $36,191 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $138,784 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,688 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $713/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,688
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $713
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population243
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,688
Per Capita$36,191
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$224M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$713
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$138,784
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.6%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Elevation2,813 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+93.4%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute18 min
Libraries2

Is Grainfield a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Grainfield has a population of 243 with a density of 528 people per square mile. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

243
Total Population
528
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Grainfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grainfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grainfield is $44,688, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Grainfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,688
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,191
Avg Weekly Wage$930
IRS Avg AGI$74,704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)122
County GDP$224M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare8
Retail15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,025
15% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.3 min
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Grainfield is $85,000, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $713 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $138,784.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$138,784

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$713
39% below US avg
Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,025
15% above US avg
Effective Rate4.74%
In Grainfield, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.6% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grainfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.4%
Checkup Rate72.9%
Premature Death13,932/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access59.5%
Healthcare Facilities8

Crime Rates: Grainfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Grainfield 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

Elevation2,813 ft (857 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density528/sq mi
Coordinates39.1143°N, 100.4684°W
County FIPS20179
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 80.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 89.5%
D 9.2%

Winner: Republican by 80.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+93.4%
School Test Score5.80
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density528/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants8
Retail Stores15

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.3 min
Work from Home9.0%

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