At a Glance
Median Income
$52,539
$22,144 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
Zillow: $111,687
Median Rent
$672/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
263/100K
1,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.4% smoking rate
How Peabody Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peabody's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peabody a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peabody residents earn a median household income of $52,539 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,144. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peabody is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,687. Median rent is $672/month, with 21.4% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Peabody reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,444/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Peabody hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peabody has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,152
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density907/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,539
Per Capita$22,144
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$521M
Avg Weekly Wage$789
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$672
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$111,687
Housing Units536
Rent Burden21.4%
Crime
F
Violent263/100K
Property1,444/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation1,376 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Peabody was founded in 1870.
The median home in Peabody was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.