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Sylvia, KS

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Sylvia is a small town in Kansas with a population of 180. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
180 Population 621/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $34,846 per capita
$59,300 Home Value $115,123 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,300 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $59,300
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.4%
38% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
31% lower than US avg

How Sylvia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population180
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans24.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$34,846
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$3,428M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$115,123
Housing Units128
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity44.4%
Uninsured9.7%
Smoking19.0%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain30.3 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation1,737 ft (529 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.0%
Libraries9

Is Sylvia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sylvia receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sylvia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sylvia is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sylvia is $59,300, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Sylvia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches, including 9.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Sylvia has a population of 180 with a density of 621 people per square mile. The median age is 59.4 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

180
Total Population
621
People / sq mi
59.4yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.2%
Female 42.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Sylvia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sylvia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sylvia is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Sylvia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,846
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$61,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,685
County GDP$3,428M

Business (County)

Restaurants136
Healthcare169
Retail226
Manufacturing89

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Cost of Living90.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.3 min
Drive Alone47.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sylvia is $59,300, 79% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $115,123.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$59,300
79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$115,123

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.7%
Housing Units128
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Effective Rate8.40%
In Sylvia, 44.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.7% of residents lack health insurance. 19.0% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 28.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sylvia vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.4%
38% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.3%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.0%
36% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity28.9%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.3%
Uninsured9.7%
13% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.6%
Dental Visits63.5%
Premature Death9,624/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access69.9%
Healthcare Facilities169
Sylvia 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 is 30.3 inches. The area enjoys 317 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.3 inches
20% below US avg
Snowfall9.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,737 ft (529 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density621/sq mi
Coordinates37.9589°N, 98.4087°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20155
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.5-point margin. 92.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.3%
D 31.8%

Winner: Republican by 34.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
72% below US avg
High School+89.8%
Graduate Degree+5.2%
School Test Score5.80
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density621/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities169
Restaurants136
Retail Stores226

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.3 min
Drive Alone47.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Nearby Cities

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