Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Halstead is a small town in Kansas with a population of 2,435. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Halstead receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Halstead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Halstead is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. The poverty rate of 16.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Halstead is $165,000, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $909 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Halstead is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 96 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,075 per 100,000, 57% above the national average.
21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Halstead enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,750 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,879 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $922 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,187 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 849 |
| County GDP | $1,762M |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Healthcare | 127 |
| Retail | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,330 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.62% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $165,000 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,174 |
| Median List Price | $235,000 |
| Median List Price | $235,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $114 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $909 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,330 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.62% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,762/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 127 |
| Total Violent | 96.1/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 96.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,075.4/100K |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,105.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,874.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 96.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.3 inches |
| 26% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,392 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0018°N, 97.5085°W |
| County FIPS | 20079 |
Winner: Republican by 21.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.8% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,656/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 127 |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Retail Stores | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |