Kansas
Healy is a small town in Kansas with a population of 419. Residents earn $47,353 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Healy receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Healy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Healy is $47,353, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Healy is $72,300, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Healy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches, including 22.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,353 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,968 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,331 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 87 |
| County GDP | $174M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.90% |
| Commute Time | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $72,300 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $135,317 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.90% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 70.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,671/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.4 inches |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,856 ft (871 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6030°N, 100.6176°W |
| County FIPS | 20101 |
Winner: Republican by 70.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |