Park, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sheridan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
79 Population 247/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $55,197 per capita
$77,500 Home Value $138,784 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
223 Violent Crime/100K 2,458 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Park, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,750
25% above
$55,197 per capita
Home Value
$77,500
73% below
Zillow: $138,784
Violent Crime
223/100K
41% below
2,458/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
125%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Park residents earn a median household income of $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,197. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Park is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,784. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Park reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,458/100K.

Education

13.4% of adults in Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Park has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population79
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density247/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$55,197
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$930

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$138,784
Housing Units64
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent223/100K
Property2,458/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,932/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
Elevation2,747 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute16 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Park was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.