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Tyro, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
191 Population 415/sq mi density
$133,800 Home Value $178,388 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
1,114 Violent Crime/100K 7,526 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,114 violent crimes/100K (193% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tyro, KS

At a Glance

Home Value
$133,800
53% below
Zillow: $178,388
Violent Crime
1,114/100K
193% above
7,526/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
93% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
67.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Tyro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
47%
Poverty
547%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
293%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tyro a Good Place to Live?

F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tyro is $133,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,388. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Tyro reports 1,114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 193% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,526/100K.

Education

2.4% of adults in Tyro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tyro 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 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population191
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,546
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty67.8%
County GDP$2,997M
Avg Weekly Wage$890

Housing

Home Value$133,800
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$178,388
Housing Units111
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,114/100K
Property7,526/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,899/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation879 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Tyro was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.