St. Francis, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cheyenne County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,268 Population 1,474/sq mi density
$45,324 Median Income $30,871 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $146,771 Zillow
$705 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,324 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Francis, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,324
40% below
$30,871 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $146,771
Median Rent
$705/mo
39% below
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How St. Francis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
34%
Rent
61%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Francis 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

St. Francis residents earn a median household income of $45,324 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,871. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Francis is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,771. Median rent is $705/month, with 19.6% 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 1955.

Education

22.1% of adults in St. Francis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Francis has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,268
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,474/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,324
Per Capita$30,871
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$174M
Avg Weekly Wage$775

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$705
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$146,771
Housing Units742
Rent Burden19.6%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,105/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation3,320 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 14%
Commute11 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Francis was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.