Baxter Springs, KS

Baxter Springs is a small town in Kansas with a population of 3,863. Residents earn $60,139 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

3,863 Population 1,226/sq mi density

$60,139 Median Income $24,516 per capita

$87,600 Home Value $117,761 Zillow

$792 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

154 Violent Crime/100K 2,304 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$60,139 median income, 3.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$87,600 home value, $792/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

154 violent crimes/100K (60% below avg)

Education

2.4 / 5.0

18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Baxter Springs, KS.

Name	Year	Description
Baxter springs, KS	2011	Orange orbs floating across the western sky headed north&#44 approx.15&#44 several floating in groups of 4&#44 in a long square . Flying low .