Geary County, Kansas
Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
- top 8% for broadband access
- top 9% for commute time
- bottom 3% for violent crime
Geary County is a county in Kansas with about 36,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, commute time, and sunny days. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
Official websitegearycounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.0 in
muggy 75%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 71% of US counties
Home Value$162k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 15% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 23% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.59%better than 11% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.03%better than 13% of US counties
Unemployment4.5%better than 54% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.9 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.6 inbetter than 52% of US counties
Sunny Days278 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 53% of US counties
Comfortable Days59 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk40.6better than 58% of US counties
School Quality71.9better than 76% of US counties
Violent Crime2510/100kbetter than 3% of US counties
Property Crime2038/100kbetter than 13% of US counties
Community
Population36,24760th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age26.61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5792nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1492nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1526th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)55.3%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.0%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)9.1%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 91% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 53% of US counties
Airport Distance110 mibetter than 43% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.9%better than 92% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.86better than 61% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 82% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Geary County an affordable place to live?
- Geary County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Geary County?
- The median home value in Geary County is $162k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Geary County?
- Median household income in Geary County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Geary County?
- Median gross rent in Geary County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Geary County safe?
- Geary County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2510/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 2038/100k.
- What is the weather like in Geary County?
- Geary County averages 80°F in July and 30°F in January, with 32.9 in of annual precipitation and about 278 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Geary County?
- Public-school quality in Geary County is above average, scoring better than 76% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Geary County?
- The average one-way commute in Geary County is 17 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)