Kansas
Severy is a small town in Kansas with a population of 185. Residents earn $34,500 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Severy receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Severy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Severy is $34,500, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Severy is $28,000, 90% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Severy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 8.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,500 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,906 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $685 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,489 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 86 |
| County GDP | $102M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Commute Time | 41.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $28,000 |
| 90% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.9% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,720/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 28.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,113 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 378/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6220°N, 96.2275°W |
| County FIPS | 20049 |
Winner: Republican by 69.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.7% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 378/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 71.2% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 41.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |