B+

Cunningham, KS

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Affordability Score: 76/100

Population: 970 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Cunningham, KS aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 970 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (76/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $72,991, median home value of $113,400, median rent of $621 per month, and 33.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $877 per month (studio $643, 1BR $668, 3BR $1,220, 4BR $1,470). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $4,971 per year, consuming 7% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Cunningham, KS include housing, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 8.3% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$72,991
Median household income
Education C
33.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
1.6x
Home value $113,400 vs income
Commute B
21 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$877/mo
2BR fair market rent (14% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A-
$4,971/yr
Center-based infant care (7% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$72,991
▲ 18% vs national
Per Capita Income
$47,387
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
8.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$113,400
▼ 59% vs national
Median Rent
$621/mo
Owner Occupied
85.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$877/mo
▼ 27% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$643
1BR
$668
2BR
$877
3BR
$1,220
4BR
$1,470

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
▲ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
58.3%
Median Age
51.7
Avg. Commute
21 min
▼ 5 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$4,971/yr
7% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,075/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,075/yr
School-Age (Center)
$4,285/yr

What This Means

Cunningham, KS receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (76/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 970. This area performs well in housing and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Cunningham, KS affordable?
Cunningham, KS receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (76/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $72,991. Median home value is $113,400.
What is the cost of living in Cunningham?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $621/mo. 2BR fair market rent $877/mo. Infant childcare $4,971/yr. Median home value $113,400.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →