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Sycamore, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
43 Population 22/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 2,120 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sycamore, KS

At a Glance

Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
2,120/100K property
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
305 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sycamore a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Sycamore reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,120/100K.

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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population43
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans43.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property2,120/100K

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death12,899/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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%
Broadband22.0%
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.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.