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Powhattan, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Brown County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
89
Population
636/sq mi density
$45,000
Median Income
$16,538 per capita
$1,036
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
377
Violent Crime/100K
3,491 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
11% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.4%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
41
Median year built: 1955
Ownership vs. Renting
59.4%
Owner-Occupied
40.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$702/mo
1 Bedroom
$753/mo
2 Bedroom
$947/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,223/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,397/mo
Census median rent:
$1,036/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
59.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $191,330 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,036 |
| FMR Studio | $702 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $753 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $947 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,223 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,397 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 41 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |