Kansas
Strong City is a small town in Kansas with a population of 492. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Strong City 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. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Strong City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Strong City is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Strong City is $94,100, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $449 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Strong City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,754 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $839 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,959 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 86 |
| County GDP | $147M |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,900 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.21% |
| Commute Time | 15.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $94,100 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $87,371 |
| Census Median Rent | $449 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.7% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,900 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.21% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,701/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.4% |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,212 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3954°N, 96.5367°W |
| County FIPS | 20017 |
Winner: Republican by 50.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 15.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |