Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Kansas is a small town in Alabama with a population of 128. Residents earn $46,875 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kansas receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Kansas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kansas is $46,875, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Kansas is $57,100, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Kansas enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,875 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,313 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $936 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,209 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,536 |
| County GDP | $2,568M |
| Restaurants | 108 |
| Healthcare | 189 |
| Retail | 251 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,236 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.92% |
| Commute Time | 44.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $57,100 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $758 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Homeownership | 85.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,236 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.92% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% |
| Depression | 30.3% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 18,377/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 64.1 inches |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9028°N, 87.5566°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 01127 |
Winner: Republican by 71.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.2% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 63.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 189 |
| Restaurants | 108 |
| Retail Stores | 251 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 44.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |