Grainfield, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
243 Population 528/sq mi density
$44,688 Median Income $36,191 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $151,400 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,688 median income, 6.3% 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

Grainfield, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,688
41% below
$36,191 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $151,400
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Grainfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
30%
Rent
61%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grainfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grainfield residents earn a median household income of $44,688 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,191. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grainfield is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,400. Median rent is $713/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

16.9% of adults in Grainfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 22.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population243
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,688
Per Capita$36,191
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$930

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$713
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$151,400
Housing Units157
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,932/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
Elevation2,813 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Grainfield was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.