Kansas
Peabody is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,152. Residents earn $52,539 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Peabody receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Peabody offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Peabody is $52,539, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Peabody is $73,800, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $672 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Peabody is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,452 per 100,000, 25% above the national average.
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Peabody enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,539 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,144 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $789 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,831 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 351 |
| County GDP | $521M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,530 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.78% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $73,800 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $103,268 |
| Census Median Rent | $672 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,530 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.78% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,304/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,451.8/100K |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,050.8/100K |
| Theft | 875.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 525.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,376 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1683°N, 97.1043°W |
| County FIPS | 20115 |
Winner: Republican by 49.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |