Yates Center, KS

Kansas · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.0 Great / 5.0
1,381 Population
$43,433 Median Income
$60,000 Home Value
$590 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
50.4 yrs Median Age
25.6% Bachelor's Degree+
4.0
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.0
Education

People

Population1,381
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 92.8%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$43,433
Per Capita Income$32,569
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty Rate1.6%
County GDP$97M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$60,000
Zillow Value$125,765
Median Rent$590
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$947

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Depression22.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul31° / 79°
Rain42 in/yr
Snow9 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

3.0/5
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.80
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Work From Home1.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Yates Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$43,433
Home Value$60,000
Median Rent$590
Poverty Rate1.6%
Bachelor's Degree+25.6%
Unemployment0.9%
Avg Temperature55.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,381
Population Density546 per sq mi
Median Age50.4 years
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.8% Black 0.2% Hispanic 1.9% Other 5.1%
White92.8%
Black or African American0.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.1%

Language

English Only98.7%
Spanish Speakers1.3%
English 98.7% Spanish 1.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability21.6%
Health Insurance90.2%

Income

42% below avg
Median Household Income$43,433
Per Capita Income$32,569
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$734
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$50,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.9%
Poverty Rate1.6%
Total Establishments (County)96
County GDP$97M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation9
Healthcare Facilities6
Retail Stores10
Total Establishments96

Industry Mix

Restaurants 9 Healthcare 6 Retail 10

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$50,334

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.1 min
Work From Home1.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

79% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$60,000
Zillow Home Value Index$125,765

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied73.4%

Rental Costs

49% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$590

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.2%
Regular Checkup74.4%
Premature Death Rate11,226 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access63.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)6
Restaurants (County)9

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

31°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation41.8 in
Annual Snowfall9.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Land Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density546 per sq mi
Latitude37.8675°
Longitude-95.7548°
County FIPS20207

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80%
D 18.7%

Republican +61.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.6%
High School+94.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.80

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density546 per sq mi
Land Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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