At a Glance
Median Income
$40,208
$23,924 per capita
Home Value
$79,700
Zillow: $200,929
Median Rent
$905/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
282/100K
2,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
28.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 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 $40,208 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,924. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kansas is $79,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,929. Median rent is $905/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Kansas reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,341/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kansas has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population822
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density403/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,208
Per Capita$23,924
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,700
Rent$905
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$200,929
Housing Units380
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent282/100K
Property2,341/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking28.4%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,151 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kansas was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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