Kansas
Syracuse is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,706. Residents earn $54,615 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Syracuse receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Syracuse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Syracuse is $54,615, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Syracuse is $124,400, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Syracuse experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 70.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 29.8% |
| 122% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,615 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,999 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $921 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,692 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 105 |
| County GDP | $423M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,100 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.49% |
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Census Median | $124,400 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $144,256 |
| Census Median Rent | $773 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,100 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.49% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,018/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.0 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,269 ft (996 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9536°N, 101.7968°W |
| County FIPS | 20075 |
Winner: Republican by 66.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |