Gridley, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Coffey County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
375 Population 872/sq mi density
$58,393 Median Income $31,058 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $199,705 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,393 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $738/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Gridley, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,393
22% below
$31,058 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
72% below
Zillow: $199,705
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Gridley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
28%
Rent
63%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gridley 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

Gridley residents earn a median household income of $58,393 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,058. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 260 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gridley is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,705. Median rent is $738/month, with 18.6% 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 1953.

Education

13.8% of adults in Gridley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gridley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population375
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,393
Per Capita$31,058
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$928M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$738
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$199,705
Housing Units211
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,566/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,148 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Gridley was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.