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Ulysses, KS
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Ulysses, KS
At a Glance
How Ulysses Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ulysses's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ulysses a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ulysses residents earn a median household income of $63,765 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,846. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ulysses is $123,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,573. Median rent is $692/month, with 16.7% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Ulysses reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 631/100K. The murder rate is 17.5/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Ulysses hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ulysses has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.