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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,219 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,582 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $858 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,722 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 210 |
| County GDP | $229M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,871 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 41.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,871 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.8 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,676 ft (511 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3785°N, 98.9168°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20007 |
Winner: Republican by 72.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 21.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 41.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |