Jetmore, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ford County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
678 Population 161/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $34,037 per capita
$83,600 Home Value $150,903 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $933/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Jetmore, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$34,037 per capita
Home Value
$83,600
70% below
Zillow: $150,903
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Jetmore Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
30%
Rent
80%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jetmore a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jetmore residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,037. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jetmore is $83,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,903. Median rent is $933/month, with 31.6% 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 1955.

Education

24.8% of adults in Jetmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jetmore has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population678
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$34,037
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$3,215M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$933
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$150,903
Housing Units342
Rent Burden31.6%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,381/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,457 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Jetmore was founded in 1879.
The median home in Jetmore was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.