Living in Kincaid, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kincaid · Census data 2020–2024

Kincaid has 188 residents with a median age of 28.5. The median household income is $60,000 (19% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $30,000.

Kincaid is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Kincaid at a glance

Population
188
Median age
28.5State: 37.4
Median household income
$60,000State: $74,275
Median home value
$30,000State: $217,200
Homeowners
38.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
Average commute
39 min

Is Kincaid a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 86% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 17.1%; a poverty rate of 37.4%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Kincaid

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kincaid the median home value is $30,000, 91% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,031 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Kincaid$30,000
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Kincaid median household income

The median household income in Kincaid is $60,000 and the income per person is $25,282. 37.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Kincaid$60,000
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Kincaid: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
87
Owner-occupied
38.2%
Renter-occupied
61.8%
Vacant
21.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1960
Average household size
2.76

Kincaid demographics

Population
188
Median age
28.5
Under 18
35.6%
65 and older
5.3%
Households
68
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White64.9%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black26.1%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kincaid ›

Education in Kincaid

5.7% of adults 25 and older in Kincaid have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Kincaid5.7%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Kincaid

Unemployment rate
17.1%State: 3.9%
Average commute
39 minState: 20 min
Work from home
10.3%
Drive alone
25.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
83.8%

Kincaid vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Kincaid188$60,000$30,000—
Blue Mound234$60,625$57,100$561
Welda233$78,112$113,000—
Colony335$37,500$69,600$578
Moran472$57,083$105,500$411
Bronson537$72,222$68,100—
La Harpe492$46,563$54,600$649
Garnett3,202$65,230$149,100$929
Gas512$55,227$83,300$707

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Living in Kincaid: FAQ

What is the median household income in Kincaid, KS?

The median household income in Kincaid is $60,000, 19% 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 Kincaid?

The median home value in Kincaid is $30,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Kincaid, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 86% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 17.1%; a poverty rate of 37.4%.

What is the median age in Kincaid?

The median age in Kincaid is 28.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Kincaid?

The average commute to work in Kincaid is 39 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Kincaid?

The unemployment rate in Kincaid is 17.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Kincaid?

5.7% of adults in Kincaid 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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