At a Glance
Median Income
$84,000
$44,046 per capita
Home Value
$124,200
Zillow: $357,894
Median Rent
$850/mo
10.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
13.5% smoking rate
How Parker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parker a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parker residents earn a median household income of $84,000 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,046. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parker is $124,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,894. Median rent is $850/month, with 10.8% 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 1964.
Education
9.0% of adults in Parker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parker has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population336
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,200/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$44,046
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,200
Rent$850
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$357,894
Housing Units159
Rent Burden10.8%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death13,559/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation1,005 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute43 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Parker was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.