Ulysses, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Grant County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,812 Population 1,799/sq mi density
$63,765 Median Income $37,846 per capita
$123,100 Home Value $160,500 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
90 Violent Crime/100K 54 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,765 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,100 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ulysses, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,765
15% below
$37,846 per capita
Home Value
$123,100
56% below
Zillow: $160,500
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
16.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
76% below
54/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
44%
Rent
60%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ulysses a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.3% (8% 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 $160,500. 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 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 54/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,812
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,799/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born26.0%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,765
Per Capita$37,846
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,100
Rent$692
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$160,500
Housing Units2,152
Rent Burden16.7%

Crime

F
Violent90/100K
Property54/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,300/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
Elevation3,054 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Ulysses was founded in 1888.
The median home in Ulysses was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Garden City Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
26.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.