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Huron, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Atchison County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
33 Population 471/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $36,261 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
113 Violent Crime/100K 1,919 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 9.4% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
113/100K
70% below
1,919/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

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
261%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huron a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
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 9.4% (161% 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.

Safety & Crime

Huron reports 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,919/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population33
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$36,261
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$845M
Avg Weekly Wage$997

Housing

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

Crime

F
Violent113/100K
Property1,919/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband16.0%
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.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.