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Hoisington, KS
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Hoisington, KS
At a Glance
How Hoisington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hoisington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hoisington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hoisington residents earn a median household income of $50,344 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,237. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 890 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hoisington is $78,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,608. Median rent is $848/month, with 28.3% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Hoisington reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,408/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Hoisington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hoisington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.