Kansas
Sylvan Grove is a small town in Kansas with a population of 313. Residents earn $41,667 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sylvan Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sylvan Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sylvan Grove is $41,667, 45% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sylvan Grove is $81,200, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $632 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Sylvan Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches, including 15.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,667 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,896 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,756 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 111 |
| County GDP | $148M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,200 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.94% |
| Commute Time | 15.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $81,200 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $161,996 |
| Census Median Rent | $632 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 34.5% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,200 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.94% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,735/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.1 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,448 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0123°N, 98.3944°W |
| County FIPS | 20105 |
Winner: Republican by 65.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 803/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 15.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |