At a Glance
Median Income
$34,500
$30,906 per capita
Home Value
$28,000
Zillow: $77,221
Median Rent
$725/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
17.1% smoking rate
How Severy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Severy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Severy a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Severy residents earn a median household income of $34,500 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,906. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Severy is $28,000 , 90% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,221. Median rent is $725/month, with 22.5% 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 1950.
Education
3.7% of adults in Severy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Severy has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population185
Median Age55.9 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$34,500
Per Capita$30,906
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$102M
Avg Weekly Wage$685
Housing
A+
Home Value$28,000
Rent$725
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$77,221
Housing Units177
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation1,113 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute42 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Severy was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.