Holcomb, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Haskell County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,582 Population 2,082/sq mi density
$85,938 Median Income $24,569 per capita
$206,600 Home Value $236,698 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 43.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,938 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,600 home value, $821/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Holcomb, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,938
14% above
$24,569 per capita
Home Value
$206,600
27% below
Zillow: $236,698
Median Rent
$821/mo
29% below
43.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Holcomb Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
73%
Rent
71%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holcomb 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

Holcomb residents earn a median household income of $85,938 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,569. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holcomb is $206,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,698. Median rent is $821/month, with 43.7% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Holcomb reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 351/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Holcomb hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holcomb has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,582
Median Age26.7 yrs
Density2,082/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,938
Per Capita$24,569
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$520M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A+
Home Value$206,600
Rent$821
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$236,698
Housing Units778
Rent Burden43.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property351/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,581/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
Elevation2,886 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Holcomb was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Garden City Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.