Kansas
Sabetha is a small town in Kansas with a population of 2,326. Residents earn $67,794 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sabetha receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Sabetha stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sabetha is $67,794, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sabetha is $146,000, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $693 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Sabetha experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,794 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,066 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,735 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 339 |
| County GDP | $702M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,643 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.50% |
| Commute Time | 9.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $146,000 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $192,333 |
| Census Median Rent | $693 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.4% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,643 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.50% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,703/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.7 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,305 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9102°N, 95.7928°W |
| County FIPS | 20013 |
Winner: Republican by 47.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.9% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.5% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 9.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |