Sylvan Grove, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Lincoln County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
313 Population 803/sq mi density
$41,667 Median Income $21,896 per capita
$81,200 Home Value $177,903 Zillow
$632 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,200 home value, $632/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sylvan Grove, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,667
45% below
$21,896 per capita
Home Value
$81,200
71% below
Zillow: $177,903
Median Rent
$632/mo
46% below
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Sylvan Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
29%
Rent
54%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sylvan Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sylvan Grove residents earn a median household income of $41,667 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,896. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sylvan Grove is $81,200 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,903. Median rent is $632/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

25.5% of adults in Sylvan Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sylvan Grove has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population313
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density803/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,667
Per Capita$21,896
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$148M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,200
Rent$632
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$177,903
Housing Units201
Rent Burden34.5%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,735/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,448 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sylvan Grove was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.