Susank, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Barton County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
29 Population 290/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $35,493 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 8.3% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Susank, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$35,493 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Susank Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Susank a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Susank residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,493. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 890 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Education

3.7% of adults in Susank hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Susank has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population29
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$35,493
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,623M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$84,608
Housing Units32
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,780/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,967 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Susank was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
44.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.