At a Glance
Median Income
$45,750
$31,586 per capita
Home Value
$148,400
Zillow: $203,868
Median Rent
$748/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
424/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 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
3.0 / 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 $45,750 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,586. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Great Bend is $148,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,868. Median rent is $748/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Great Bend reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 424/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Great Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Great Bend has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population600
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density2,069/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,750
Per Capita$31,586
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,400
Rent$748
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$203,868
Housing Units352
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property424/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault141/100K
Burglary141/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation891 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Great Bend was founded in 1862.
The median home in Great Bend was built in 1963.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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