Holton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,384 Population 1,263/sq mi density
$51,390 Median Income $26,851 per capita
$143,400 Home Value $233,128 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
148 Violent Crime/100K 1,600 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,390 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,400 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Holton, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,390
32% below
$26,851 per capita
Home Value
$143,400
49% below
Zillow: $233,128
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
61% below
1,600/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Holton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
51%
Rent
67%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holton residents earn a median household income of $51,390 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,851. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holton is $143,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,128. Median rent is $780/month, with 35.2% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Holton reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,600/100K.

Education

22.7% of adults in Holton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holton 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 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,384
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,263/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,390
Per Capita$26,851
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$508M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,400
Rent$780
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$233,128
Housing Units1,449
Rent Burden35.2%

Crime

F
Violent148/100K
Property1,600/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,064 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Holton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.