Kansas
Lancaster is a small town in Kansas with a population of 356. Residents earn $44,375 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lancaster receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lancaster offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lancaster is $44,375, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lancaster is $97,300, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Lancaster experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches, including 17.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,375 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,052 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $997 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,080 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 428 |
| County GDP | $845M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,933 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.04% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
| Census Median | $97,300 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,787 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,933 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.04% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,705/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.4 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5712°N, 95.3037°W |
| County FIPS | 20005 |
Winner: Republican by 37.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.0% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,780/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |