Sharon Springs, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wallace County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
837 Population 930/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $35,231 per capita
$91,200 Home Value $128,832 Zillow
$506 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $506/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sharon Springs, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,083
24% below
$35,231 per capita
Home Value
$91,200
68% below
Zillow: $128,832
Median Rent
$506/mo
56% below
16.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Sharon Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
32%
Rent
44%
Poverty
122%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sharon Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sharon Springs residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,231. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 95 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sharon Springs is $91,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,832. Median rent is $506/month, with 16.6% 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 1963.

Education

20.9% of adults in Sharon Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sharon Springs has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population837
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density930/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$35,231
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$146M
Avg Weekly Wage$769

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,200
Rent$506
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$128,832
Housing Units406
Rent Burden16.6%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain19.8 in/yr
Elevation3,443 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 7%
Commute12 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Sharon Springs was founded in 1868.
The median home in Sharon Springs was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.