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Sabetha, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Brown County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,326 Population 699/sq mi density
$67,794 Median Income $34,066 per capita
$146,000 Home Value $192,333 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
377 Violent Crime/100K 3,491 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,794 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,000 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sabetha, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,794
10% below
$34,066 per capita
Home Value
$146,000
48% below
Zillow: $192,333
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
1% below
3,491/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
1% above
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Sabetha Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
52%
Rent
60%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sabetha a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sabetha residents earn a median household income of $67,794 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,066. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 339 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sabetha is $146,000 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,333. Median rent is $693/month, with 25.4% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Sabetha reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,491/100K.

Education

33.9% of adults in Sabetha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sabetha has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,326
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density699/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,794
Per Capita$34,066
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$702M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,000
Rent$693
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$192,333
Housing Units1,264
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent377/100K
Property3,491/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,305 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute10 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Sabetha was founded in 1854.
The median home in Sabetha was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.