Parkerfield, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
545 Population 599/sq mi density
$130,417 Median Income $39,897 per capita
$214,700 Home Value $262,653 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$130,417 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Parkerfield, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$130,417
74% above
$39,897 per capita
Home Value
$214,700
24% below
Zillow: $262,653
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Parkerfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
174%
Home Value
76%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parkerfield a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parkerfield residents earn a median household income of $130,417 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,897. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 782 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Parkerfield is $214,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,653. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

23.4% of adults in Parkerfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parkerfield has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population545
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density599/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,417
Per Capita$39,897
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,697M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,700
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$262,653
Housing Units211
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,887/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation1,172 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Parkerfield was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.