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Nickerson, KS
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Nickerson, KS
At a Glance
How Nickerson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nickerson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Nickerson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nickerson residents earn a median household income of $51,643 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,910. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 356 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nickerson is $66,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,761. Median rent is $844/month, with 19.9% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Nickerson reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,358/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Nickerson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nickerson has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.