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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,324 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,287 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $880 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,081 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 234 |
| County GDP | $604M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 11.29% |
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $27,600 |
| 90% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 11.29% |
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.6 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,851 ft (564 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6763°N, 99.4210°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20147 |
Winner: Republican by 73.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.3% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 20.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |