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Severy, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
185
Population
378/sq mi density
$34,500
Median Income
$30,906 per capita
$28,000
Home Value
$77,221 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
549
Violent Crime/100K
2,279 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$34,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,000 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$28,000
90% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
94.9%
45% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
177
Median year built: 1950
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$28,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$77,221
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
94.9%
Owner-Occupied
5.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$702/mo
1 Bedroom
$753/mo
2 Bedroom
$947/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,223/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,397/mo
Census median rent:
$725/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1950
Average age of housing stock: 76 years
Homeownership Rate
94.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $28,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $77,221 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| FMR Studio | $702 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $753 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $947 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,223 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,397 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 94.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 5.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 94.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 177 |
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |