Willard, KS

Kansas · Metropolitan Area

Willard is a small town in Kansas with a population of 71. Residents earn $65,455 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
71 Population 645/sq mi density
$65,455 Median Income $32,441 per capita
N/A Home Value
$1,083 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,455 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$1,083/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,455
13% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,083
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Willard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population71
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans61.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,455
Per Capita$32,441
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$14,584M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,083
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation916 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+96.5%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband38.0%
Libraries7

Is Willard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Willard receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Willard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Willard is $65,455, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Willard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Willard has a population of 71 with a density of 645 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 4.2% Hispanic.

Population

71
Total Population
645
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.8%
Female 35.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Willard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Willard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Willard is $65,455, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Willard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,455
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,441
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
IRS Avg AGI$67,880

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,183
County GDP$14,584M

Business (County)

Restaurants369
Healthcare652
Retail555
Manufacturing109

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,214
49% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,083 (7% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,083
7% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,214
49% above US avg
In Willard, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 20.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Willard vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity20.2%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.8%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death10,420/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access87.1%
Healthcare Facilities652

Crime Rates: Willard vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Willard has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches
2% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation916 ft (279 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density645/sq mi
Coordinates39.0941°N, 95.9429°W
County FIPS20177
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.5-point margin. 38.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.8%
D 49.3%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+96.5%
School Test Score5.80
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density645/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access38.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities652
Restaurants369
Retail Stores555

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

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