At a Glance
Median Income
$51,492
$19,094 per capita
Home Value
$75,700
Zillow: $168,915
Violent Crime
147/100K
6,069/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kansas a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 $51,492 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,094. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,468 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kansas is $75,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,915. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Kansas reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,069/100K.
Education
5.5% of adults in Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kansas has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population175
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,492
Per Capita$19,094
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,700
Rent
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$168,915
Housing Units87
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property6,069/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,229/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation729 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Kansas was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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