Lindsborg, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · McPherson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,773 Population 2,062/sq mi density
$69,559 Median Income $33,482 per capita
$178,200 Home Value $237,767 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
26 Violent Crime/100K 235 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$69,559 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,200 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lindsborg, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,559
7% below
$33,482 per capita
Home Value
$178,200
37% below
Zillow: $237,767
Median Rent
$942/mo
19% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
93% below
235/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
34% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Lindsborg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lindsborg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
63%
Rent
81%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lindsborg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lindsborg residents earn a median household income of $69,559 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,482. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lindsborg is $178,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,767. Median rent is $942/month, with 24.7% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Lindsborg reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 235/100K.

Education

45.3% of adults in Lindsborg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lindsborg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,773
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,062/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,559
Per Capita$33,482
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,200
Rent$942
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$237,767
Housing Units1,507
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

F
Violent26/100K
Property235/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,868/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain31.5 in/yr
Elevation1,348 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute16 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Lindsborg was founded in 1869.
The median home in Lindsborg was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.