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Greensburg, KS

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Affordability Score: 73/100

Population: 1,167 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Greensburg, KS aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,167 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (73/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $71,250, median home value of $194,900, median rent of $763 per month, and 25.7% 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 $1,088, 4BR $1,161). 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 Greensburg, KS include housing, commute, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 1.1% and poverty 7.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C
$71,250
Median household income
Education D
25.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.7x
Home value $194,900 vs income
Commute A+
13 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$877/mo
2BR fair market rent (15% 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
$71,250
▲ 15% vs national
Per Capita Income
$45,953
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
Poverty Rate
7.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$194,900
▼ 29% vs national
Median Rent
$763/mo
Owner Occupied
71.2%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$877/mo
▼ 27% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$643
1BR
$668
2BR
$877
3BR
$1,088
4BR
$1,161

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
▼ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
54.6%
Median Age
41.7
Avg. Commute
13 min
▼ 13 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

Greensburg, KS receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,167. This area performs well in housing and commute 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 Greensburg, KS affordable?
Greensburg, KS receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $71,250. Median home value is $194,900.
What is the cost of living in Greensburg?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $763/mo. 2BR fair market rent $877/mo. Infant childcare $4,971/yr. Median home value $194,900.
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 →