Kansas
Sharon Springs is a small town in Kansas with a population of 837. Residents earn $57,083 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sharon Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Sharon Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sharon Springs is $57,083, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. The poverty rate of 15.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sharon Springs is $91,200, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $506 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Sharon Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches, including 21.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,083 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,231 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $769 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,569 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 95 |
| County GDP | $146M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Commute Time | 12.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $91,200 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $129,903 |
| Census Median Rent | $506 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.6% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.9 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,443 ft (1,049 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8943°N, 101.7512°W |
| County FIPS | 20199 |
Winner: Republican by 84.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.9% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 12.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |