Living in Everest, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Everest · Census data 2020–2024
Everest has 356 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $47,813 (36% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $92,200, the median rent is $707/month.
Everest is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Everest at a glance
- Population
- 356
- Median age
- 34.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $47,813State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $92,200State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $707/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Everest a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 19.8%; a poverty rate of 34.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Everest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Everest the median home value is $92,200, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $707 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $940 a month in housing costs.
Everest median household income
The median household income in Everest is $47,813 and the income per person is $24,688. 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Everest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 160
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.66
Everest demographics
- Population
- 356
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 134
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Everest ›
Education in Everest
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Everest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Everest
- Unemployment rate
- 19.8%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Everest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest | 356 | $47,813 | $92,200 | $707 |
| Horton | 1,610 | $41,471 | $79,600 | $642 |
| Denton | 109 | $78,125 | $111,500 | — |
| Robinson | 154 | $59,167 | $70,000 | — |
| Lancaster | 325 | $39,107 | $99,100 | $854 |
| Muscotah | 141 | $58,750 | $90,000 | $738 |
| Effingham | 786 | $62,500 | $99,100 | $813 |
| Whiting | 337 | $59,583 | $90,700 | $688 |
| Kickapoo Tribal Center | 128 | $35,000 | $43,800 | $550 |
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What is the median household income in Everest, KS?
The median household income in Everest is $47,813, 36% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Everest?
The median home value in Everest is $92,200, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Everest?
The median gross rent in Everest is $707 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Everest, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 19.8%; a poverty rate of 34.3%.
What is the median age in Everest?
The median age in Everest is 34.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Everest?
The average commute to work in Everest is 19 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Everest?
The unemployment rate in Everest is 19.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Everest?
32.7% of adults in Everest have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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