Kansas
Kanopolis is a small town in Kansas with a population of 567. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kanopolis receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kanopolis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kanopolis is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Kanopolis is $85,600, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Kanopolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches, including 16.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,878 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $955 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,641 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 188 |
| County GDP | $310M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,583 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.19% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $85,600 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $102,228 |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,583 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.19% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,284/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.8 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,579 ft (481 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7081°N, 98.1581°W |
| County FIPS | 20053 |
Winner: Republican by 52.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |