Strong City, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Chase County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
492 Population 895/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $28,754 per capita
$94,100 Home Value $100,965 Zillow
$449 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,100 home value, $449/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Strong City, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$28,754 per capita
Home Value
$94,100
67% below
Zillow: $100,965
Median Rent
$449/mo
61% below
14.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Strong City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
33%
Rent
39%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Strong City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Strong City residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,754. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Strong City is $94,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,965. Median rent is $449/month, with 14.7% 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 1959.

Education

15.5% of adults in Strong City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Strong City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$28,754
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$147M
Avg Weekly Wage$839

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,100
Rent$449
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$100,965
Housing Units278
Rent Burden14.7%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation1,212 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute15 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Strong City was founded in 1871.
The median home in Strong City was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.