Severance, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Doniphan County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
46 Population 329/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Severance, KS

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Severance Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
302%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Severance a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

17.5% of adults in Severance hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Severance has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population46
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$39,761
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$352M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$159,043
Housing Units35
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation947 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Severance was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.