Kanorado, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Kit Carson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
232 Population 892/sq mi density
$95,972 Median Income $28,443 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $145,017 Zillow
$895 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$95,972 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $895/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kanorado, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,972
28% above
$28,443 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
63% below
Zillow: $145,017
Median Rent
$895/mo
23% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Kanorado Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
128%
Home Value
37%
Rent
77%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kanorado a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kanorado residents earn a median household income of $95,972 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,443. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 333 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kanorado is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,017. Median rent is $895/month, with 9.0% 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 1938.

Education

5.2% of adults in Kanorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kanorado has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population232
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,972
Per Capita$28,443
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$895
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$145,017
Housing Units95
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain17.1 in/yr
Elevation3,912 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Kanorado was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.