Kansas by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
35th highest of 51 · 2024

$74,275

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
6th highest of 51 · 2025

475.7

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
39th highest of 51 · 2024

$1,060

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
27th highest of 51 · September 2026

3.8%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
29th highest of 51 · 2024

11.3%

U.S.: 12.5%