Sycamore, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
43
Population
22/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sycamore, KS
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
62.8%
86% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
40.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
How Sycamore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sycamore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
330%
Bachelor's
186%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sycamore a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
62.8% of adults in Sycamore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sycamore has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population43
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans37.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$52,421
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty40.9%
County GDP$2,997M
Avg Weekly Wage$890
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$112,442
Housing Units64
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death12,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation835 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+62.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sycamore was built in 1978.
48.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.