Willard, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Shawnee County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
71 Population 645/sq mi density
$65,455 Median Income $32,441 per capita
$1,083 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,455 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Willard, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,455
13% below
$32,441 per capita
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Willard Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Rent
93%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willard a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willard residents earn a median household income of $65,455 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,441. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,183 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.

Education

12.3% of adults in Willard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willard has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population71
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,455
Per Capita$32,441
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$14,584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,083
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$220,574
Housing Units48
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,420/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation916 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Willard was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.