Kansas
Kinsley is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,342. Residents earn $48,935 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kinsley receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kinsley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kinsley is $48,935, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Kinsley is $59,900, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Kinsley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 74.9% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.1% |
| 87% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,935 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,138 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $902 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,120 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 126 |
| County GDP | $236M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $59,900 |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $77,645 |
| Census Median Rent | $739 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 25,238/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.8 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,170 ft (661 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9224°N, 99.4114°W |
| County FIPS | 20047 |
Winner: Republican by 65.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |