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Kansas, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
905 Population 887/sq mi density
$65,515 Median Income $34,472 per capita
$66,300 Home Value $102,008 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,515 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,300 home value, $723/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kansas, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,515
13% below
$34,472 per capita
Home Value
$66,300
76% below
Zillow: $102,008
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
139/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
87%
Home Value
24%
Rent
62%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kansas a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $65,515 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,472. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kansas is $66,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,008. Median rent is $723/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Kansas reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 139/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kansas has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population905
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density887/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,515
Per Capita$34,472
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,300
Rent$723
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$102,008
Housing Units364
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property139/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,162/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation715 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Kansas was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.