Hanston, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Hodgeman County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
260 Population 963/sq mi density
$81,667 Median Income $29,161 per capita
$85,200 Home Value $135,953 Zillow
$538 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $538/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hanston, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,667
9% above
$29,161 per capita
Home Value
$85,200
70% below
Zillow: $135,953
Median Rent
$538/mo
54% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
214% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Hanston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
30%
Rent
46%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
314%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hanston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hanston residents earn a median household income of $81,667 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,161. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hanston is $85,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,953. Median rent is $538/month, with 9.0% 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 1955.

Education

17.2% of adults in Hanston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hanston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population260
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density963/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$29,161
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$199M
Avg Weekly Wage$815

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,200
Rent$538
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$135,953
Housing Units136
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death12,197/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation2,160 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hanston was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.367 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.