Kansas, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
128 Population 125/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $26,313 per capita
$57,100 Home Value $89,273 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,100 home value, $758/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kansas, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,875
38% below
$26,313 per capita
Home Value
$57,100
80% below
Zillow: $89,273
Median Rent
$758/mo
35% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Kansas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
20%
Rent
65%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kansas 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

Kansas residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,313. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kansas is $57,100 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $89,273. Median rent is $758/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

9.2% of adults in Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kansas has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population128
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$26,313
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,100
Rent$758
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$89,273
Housing Units78
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death18,377/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain61.8 in/yr
Elevation482 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute45 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kansas was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.