City safety & data profile

Kansas CityKS

Kansas City, KS is a 153K-resident city in Wyandotte County with a median household income of $62,401.

Wyandotte County, Kansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Kansas City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Kansas City has a population larger than 96% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $167,400, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

153K
Population
Top 4%
By size
$62,401
Median income
$167,400
Median home
16%
Poverty rate

The read on Kansas City

Kansas City posts a median household income higher than 26% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Kansas City area.

Top 74%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Kansas City

Where Kansas City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$62,401 Bottom 26% higher than 26% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Kansas City, KS beyond the headline numbers

Kansas City sits inside Wyandotte County, Kansas, at roughly 39.11°N, -94.63°W. Population 152,933, $62,401 median household income. Median home value $167,400, median rent $1,123. Poverty rate 16%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Kansas City's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.2%, then short sleep duration at 37.7%. 2 hospitals in/around Kansas City, 4/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Kansas City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
152,933
Kansas City
Median Income
$62,401
-8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$167,400
-26% vs avg
Median Age
33.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wyandotte County) - Kansas City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
168K+6%
Median Income
$63,631+61%
Median Home Value
$172,300+84%
Poverty Rate
15.8%-34%
Unemployment
5.7%-56%

Economics

Economics indicators for Kansas City, KS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
Poverty Rate
16% +13% vs avg
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.8%
Work From Home 9.2%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 39%
African American 19.6%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.2%
Short Sleep Duration
37.7%
High Blood Pressure
36.8%
Physical Inactivity
35.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
18.4%
Current Smoking
18.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.6%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Diabetes
14.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.2%
Annual Checkup 75.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
KANSAS CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER
KANSAS CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Kansas City, KS? ▼
Kansas City, KS has a population of 152,933 people, located in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
What is the median household income in Kansas City? ▼
The median household income in Kansas City, KS is $62,401 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16%.
What is the median home value in Kansas City? ▼
The median home value in Kansas City, KS is $167,400. Median rent is $1,123/month.
What are the top health concerns in Kansas City? ▼
The top health indicators in Kansas City include Obesity (41.2%), Short Sleep Duration (37.7%), High Blood Pressure (36.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Kansas City? ▼
Kansas City has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Kansas City? ▼
The median age in Kansas City, KS is 33.9 years. 20.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kansas City, KS is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas. With a population of 153K and a $62,401 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Kansas City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Kansas City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Kansas City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Kansas City against Kansas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Kansas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wyandotte County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.