Coffey County, Kansas
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
- top 5% for park & nature access
- top 8% for amenities nearby
- bottom 18% for comfortable days
Coffey County is a county in Kansas with about 8,334 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, amenities nearby, and sunny days. It rates lower on sales tax and comfortable days.
Official websitecoffeycountyks.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.2 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 60% of US counties
Home Value$131k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$813better than 51% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 54% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.15%better than 30% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.81%better than 28% of US counties
Unemployment5.3%better than 39% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.7 in40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.2 inbetter than 58% of US counties
Sunny Days275 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 39% of US counties
Comfortable Days63 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk35.3better than 63% of US counties
School Quality82.5better than 84% of US counties
Violent Crime361/100kbetter than 79% of US counties
Property Crime505/100kbetter than 73% of US counties
Community
Population8,33418th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.971st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1114th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0159th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5774th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.2%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.5%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 69% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 40% of US counties
Airport Distance92 mibetter than 54% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.4%better than 70% of US counties
Amenities Nearby14.40better than 92% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 96% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Coffey County an affordable place to live?
- Coffey County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 60% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Coffey County?
- The median home value in Coffey County is $131k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Coffey County?
- Median household income in Coffey County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Coffey County?
- Median gross rent in Coffey County is $813 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Coffey County safe?
- Coffey County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 361/100k (better than 79%). Property crime is 505/100k.
- What is the weather like in Coffey County?
- Coffey County averages 80°F in July and 31°F in January, with 38.7 in of annual precipitation and about 275 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Coffey County?
- Public-school quality in Coffey County is above average, scoring better than 84% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Coffey County?
- The average one-way commute in Coffey County is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)