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Horton, KS
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Horton, KS
At a Glance
How Horton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Horton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Horton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Horton residents earn a median household income of $41,650 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,357. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% 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 Horton is $74,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,627. Median rent is $665/month, with 23.2% 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 1946.
Safety & Crime
Horton reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,310/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Horton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Horton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.