Speed, KS

Kansas

Speed is a small town in Kansas with a population of 23. Residents earn $61,324 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
23 Population 153/sq mi density
$61,324 Median Income $53,287 per capita
$27,600 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,324 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$27,600 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,324
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $27,600
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Speed Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population23
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female87% / 13%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans23.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,324
Per Capita$53,287
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$604M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$27,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Elevation1,851 ft (564 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+91.3%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute30 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries6

Is Speed a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Speed receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Speed offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Speed is $61,324, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Speed is $27,600, 90% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Speed experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches, including 17.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Speed has a population of 23 with a density of 153 people per square mile. The median age is 64.5 years, 66% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

23
Total Population
153
People / sq mi
64.5yrs
Median Age
66% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 87%
Female 13%

Race & Ethnicity

Speed vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Speed vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Speed is $61,324, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Speed vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,324
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$53,287
Avg Weekly Wage$880
IRS Avg AGI$58,081

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)234
County GDP$604M

Business (County)

Restaurants16
Healthcare20
Retail35
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,117
11% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate11.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Speed is $27,600, 90% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$27,600
90% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,117
11% below US avg
Effective Rate11.29%
Speed has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.6 inches
33% below US avg
Snowfall17.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,851 ft (564 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates39.6763°N, 99.4210°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20147
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 73.7-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.8%
D 12.1%

Winner: Republican by 73.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.3%
87% below US avg
High School+91.3%
School Test Score5.80
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density153/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities20
Restaurants16
Retail Stores35

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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