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Palco, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rooks County County
Palco, KS
At a Glance
How Palco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Palco a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palco residents earn a median household income of $52,292 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,386. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 202 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palco is $69,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,658. Median rent is $538/month, with 15.0% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Palco reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 315/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Palco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palco has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.