Sun City, KS

Kansas

Sun City is a small town in Kansas with a population of 38. Residents earn $54,219 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
38 Population 253/sq mi density
$54,219 Median Income $31,582 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,219 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,219
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.6%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Sun City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population38
Median Age68.4 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans36.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,219
Per Capita$31,582
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$229M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Elevation1,676 ft (511 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+91.7%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute41 min
Broadband21.0%
Libraries3

Is Sun City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sun City 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. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Sun City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sun City is $54,219, 28% 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 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sun City is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Sun City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches, including 9.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Sun City has a population of 38 with a density of 253 people per square mile. The median age is 68.4 years, 76% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

38
Total Population
253
People / sq mi
68.4yrs
Median Age
76% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.9%
Female 42.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sun City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sun City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sun City is $54,219, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Sun City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,219
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,582
Avg Weekly Wage$858
IRS Avg AGI$60,722

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)210
County GDP$229M

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare16
Retail25
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,871
18% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.3 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sun City is $120,000, 57% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,000
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,871
18% below US avg
Effective Rate2.39%
Sun City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.8 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall9.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,676 ft (511 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates37.3785°N, 98.9168°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 72.2-point margin. 21.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.4%
D 13.3%

Winner: Republican by 72.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
83% below US avg
High School+91.7%
School Test Score5.80
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density253/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access21.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants11
Retail Stores25

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.3 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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