At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$28,878 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
Zillow: $118,375
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.2% smoking rate
How Kanopolis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kanopolis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kanopolis a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kanopolis residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,878. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kanopolis is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,375. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
12.0% of adults in Kanopolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kanopolis has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population567
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$28,878
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$310M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$118,375
Housing Units294
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,284/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain30.8 in/yr
Elevation1,579 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Kanopolis was founded in 1867.
The median home in Kanopolis was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.