Hiawatha, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Brown County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,223 Population 1,235/sq mi density
$65,058 Median Income $31,389 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $142,538 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
569 Violent Crime/100K 1,169 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
569 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hiawatha, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,058
13% below
$31,389 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $142,538
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
569/100K
50% above
1,169/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Hiawatha Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
40%
Rent
59%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hiawatha a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hiawatha residents earn a median household income of $65,058 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,389. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 339 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hiawatha is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,538. Median rent is $683/month, with 24.3% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Hiawatha reports 569 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,169/100K.

Education

18.5% of adults in Hiawatha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hiawatha has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,223
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$31,389
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$702M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$683
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$142,538
Housing Units1,599
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent569/100K
Property1,169/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation1,121 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute12 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Hiawatha was founded in 1857.
The median home in Hiawatha was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.