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Sharon, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Barber County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
129 Population 461/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $32,706 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $88,787 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
341 Violent Crime/100K 2,145 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
341 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sharon, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$32,706 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
73% below
Zillow: $88,787
Violent Crime
341/100K
10% below
2,145/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Sharon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
90%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sharon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sharon residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,706. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 210 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sharon is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,787. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Sharon reports 341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,145/100K.

Education

8.7% of adults in Sharon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sharon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population129
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density461/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans98.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$32,706
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$229M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$88,787
Housing Units72
Rent Burden20.2%

Crime

F
Violent341/100K
Property2,145/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,121/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,455 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute25 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sharon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.