At a Glance
Median Income
$59,750
$41,143 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $166,326
Violent Crime
203/100K
1,904/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Great Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Great Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Great Bend a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Great Bend residents earn a median household income of $59,750 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,143. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Great Bend is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,326. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Great Bend reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,904/100K.
Education
47.8% of adults in Great Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Great Bend has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population28
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,750
Per Capita$41,143
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$166,326
Housing Units23
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property1,904/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation975 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Great Bend was founded in 1888.
The median home in Great Bend was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hector International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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