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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 $228,401 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
31 Violent Crime/100K 1,315 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,559 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,200 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 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: $228,401
Median Rent
$942/mo
19% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
92% below
1,315/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
34% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr

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
81%
Crime
8%
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $228,401. 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 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,315/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population3,773
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,062/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,559
Per Capita$33,482
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,200
Rent$942
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$228,401
Housing Units1,507
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

F
Violent31/100K
Property1,315/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary153/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.