Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Weir is a small town in Kansas with a population of 910. Residents earn $51,625 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Weir receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Weir offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Weir is $51,625, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Weir is $55,400, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Weir enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 9.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,625 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $14,042 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,090 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,821 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 416 |
| County GDP | $1,092M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 55 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,385 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.31% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $55,400 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $120,127 |
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,385 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.31% |
| Obesity | 44.2% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,090/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 918 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 798/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3096°N, 94.7745°W |
| County FIPS | 20021 |
Winner: Republican by 52.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 798/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 55 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |