South Haven, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
327 Population 327/sq mi density
$78,214 Median Income $30,288 per capita
$59,400 Home Value $81,267 Zillow
$568 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,214 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,400 home value, $568/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

South Haven, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,214
4% above
$30,288 per capita
Home Value
$59,400
79% below
Zillow: $81,267
Median Rent
$568/mo
51% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How South Haven Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
21%
Rent
49%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Haven a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Haven residents earn a median household income of $78,214 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,288. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Haven is $59,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $81,267. Median rent is $568/month, with 16.3% 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 1955.

Education

26.5% of adults in South Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Haven has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population327
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,214
Per Capita$30,288
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$878M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,400
Rent$568
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$81,267
Housing Units157
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,125 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in South Haven was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.