At a Glance
Median Income
$48,935
$30,138 per capita
Home Value
$59,900
Zillow: $79,522
Median Rent
$739/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.1% smoking rate
How Kinsley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kinsley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kinsley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kinsley residents earn a median household income of $48,935 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,138. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kinsley is $59,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,522. Median rent is $739/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
20.5% of adults in Kinsley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kinsley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,342
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,935
Per Capita$30,138
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$236M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,900
Rent$739
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$79,522
Housing Units758
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death25,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation2,170 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Kinsley was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.