Huron, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Atchison County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
33 Population 471/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $36,261 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 14.3% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Huron, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$36,261 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Huron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huron a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Huron residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,261. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 428 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Education

3.6% of adults in Huron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Huron has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population33
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$36,261
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$845M
Avg Weekly Wage$997

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$225,787
Housing Units15
Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,705/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation1,163 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Huron was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.