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Emporia, KS
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Population: 24,220
Home Price: $106,500
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Overview
Emporia is a small city in the state of Kansas with a population of 24,220. Emporia has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
12.6 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Emporia, KS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Emporia
Kansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,260
$28,792
$32,693
Median Household Income
$46,642
$56,155
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
4.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
9.9%
10.5%
Age
Emporia
Kansas
United States
Median Age
29.0
43.0
42.3
Gender
Emporia
Kansas
United States
Male
47.8%
50.8%
49.8%
Female
52.2%
49.2%
50.2%
Race
Emporia
Kansas
United States
White
78.5%
90.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.4%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.5%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
2.3%
0.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.9%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
13.3%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Emporia
Kansas
United States
Median Home Price
$106,500
$93,642
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$560
$518
$801
Family Households
41.3%
41.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.5%
23.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
48.9%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
51.1%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Emporia
Kansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.0%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
32.0%
32.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.4%
26.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.2%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.5%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Emporia
Kansas
United States
Mathematics
29.1%
34.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
36.5%
37.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Emporia
Kansas
United States
Murder
0.0
1.1
3.0
Rape
48.5
35.7
38.0
Robbery
4.0
12.7
40.7
Assault
92.9
194.0
188.5
Property Crime
Emporia
Kansas
United States
Burglary
254.6
274.0
336.1
Theft
1761.8
1056.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
72.7
109.8
167.1
Arson
4.0
10.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Emporia, KS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
beer
cheesecake
bbq
plant based
culinary experience
tacos
gift baskets
low carb
dehydrates
restaurant
delicious
queso
chef
mcdonalds
cafe
beef
healthy meals
meat
meals
high school football
basketball
college basketball
football
college football
ku basketball
disc golf
major league
golf
soccer players
ncaa
video games
country music
baseball
teams
coaches
boston sports
sports analyst
esports
soccer
inspired by
library
theatre
special collections
theatre arts
concert band
collection
photography
crafts
filmdigital
craft
drawing
poetry
creativity
creative
literary
creations
design studio
textiles
creation
spending time
disc golf
books
geeky things
video games
tv shows
photography
adventures
horror movies
random thoughts
toys
nascar
hunting
eclectic
anime
dd
pokemon
camping
outdoors
fitness
sports
free wifi
theatre
talk radio
tv
classic rock
award winning
tv shows
improv
photography
record label
hub
creative
multimedia
content provider
comedy
drama
programming
films
uncensored
sports
summer
fire pit
winter
amusement park
visitors
pool
space
frisbee
photography
indoor pool
hunting
patio
bicycling
fort leonard
sledding
indoor
camping
fishing
beach
walgreens
local businesses
post office
drive thru
christmas shopping
drug store
dollar store
liquor store
gift card
grocery pick
gift cards
walmart
butter braid
gift baskets
restocked
crafts
restaurant
toys
minnesotabased
tshirts
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