Illinois
Kansas is a small town in Illinois with a population of 905. Residents earn $65,515 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kansas receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Kansas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kansas is $65,515, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Kansas is $66,300, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Kansas experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches, including 19.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,515 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,472 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,055 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,188 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 351 |
| County GDP | $1,039M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,788 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.71% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $66,300 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $102,008 |
| Census Median Rent | $723 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,788 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.71% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,162/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.7 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5545°N, 87.9396°W |
| County FIPS | 17045 |
Winner: Republican by 52.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 887/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |