Hunter, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Mitchell County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
65 Population 310/sq mi density
$37,917 Median Income $22,538 per capita
$27,700 Home Value $176,902 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$27,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hunter, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,917
50% below
$22,538 per capita
Home Value
$27,700
90% below
Zillow: $176,902
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Hunter Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
10%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hunter a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hunter residents earn a median household income of $37,917 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,538. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 275 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hunter is $27,700 , 90% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,902. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

20.9% of adults in Hunter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hunter has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population65
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,917
Per Capita$22,538
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$615M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value$27,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$176,902
Housing Units71
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,731/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain26.7 in/yr
Elevation1,603 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hunter was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.