Greensburg, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Kiowa County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
703 Population 393/sq mi density
$55,238 Median Income $41,258 per capita
$188,600 Home Value $183,533 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
574 Violent Crime/100K 1,004 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,238 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$188,600 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
574 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Greensburg, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,238
26% below
$41,258 per capita
Home Value
$188,600
33% below
Zillow: $183,533
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
574/100K
51% above
1,004/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Greensburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
67%
Rent
62%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
151%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greensburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greensburg residents earn a median household income of $55,238 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,258. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 104 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greensburg is $188,600 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,533. Median rent is $725/month, with 32.3% 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 2003.

Safety & Crime

Greensburg reports 574 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,004/100K.

Education

26.1% of adults in Greensburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greensburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population703
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,238
Per Capita$41,258
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$135M
Avg Weekly Wage$759

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,600
Rent$725
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$183,533
Housing Units344
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent574/100K
Property1,004/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,168/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain26.0 in/yr
Elevation2,233 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute10 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Greensburg was founded in 1885.
The median home in Greensburg was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.