Herndon, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Decatur County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
105 Population 328/sq mi density
$60,938 Median Income $45,625 per capita
$45,300 Home Value $89,748 Zillow
$375 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,300 home value, $375/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Herndon, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,938
19% below
$45,625 per capita
Home Value
$45,300
84% below
Zillow: $89,748
Median Rent
$375/mo
68% below
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
7% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Herndon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
16%
Rent
32%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Herndon a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Herndon residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,625. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Herndon is $45,300 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $89,748. Median rent is $375/month, with 42.5% 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 1938.

Education

31.3% of adults in Herndon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Herndon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population105
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$45,625
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$222M
Avg Weekly Wage$737

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,300
Rent$375
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$89,748
Housing Units96
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,239/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
Elevation2,672 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute21 min
Broadband72.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Herndon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.