Kansas, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
905 Population 887/sq mi density
$65,515 Median Income $34,472 per capita
$66,300 Home Value $112,374 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
468 Violent Crime/100K 312 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$65,515 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,300 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
468 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
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: $112,374
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
468/100K
23% above
312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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
87%
Home Value
24%
Rent
62%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
123%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kansas a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
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 6.1% (69% above 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 $112,374. 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 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 312/100K.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population905
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density887/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,515
Per Capita$34,472
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,300
Rent$723
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$112,374
Housing Units364
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

F
Violent468/100K
Property312/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
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.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.