Kansas
Stark is a small town in Kansas with a population of 81. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stark receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Stark offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stark is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 73 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Stark is $131,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Stark enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches, including 9.7 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 | $66,250 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,917 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $891 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,526 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 492 |
| County GDP | $788M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,442 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.62% |
| Commute Time | 72.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 51.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 26.7% |
| Census Median | $131,300 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Homeownership | 59.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,442 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.62% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,635/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.7 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,057 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6897°N, 95.1441°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20133 |
Winner: Republican by 48.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.6% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 32.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 66 |
| Avg Commute | 72.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 51.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 26.7% |