Living in Severance, Kansas

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

Severance has 37 residents with a median age of 42.3. .

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

Severance at a glance

Population
37
Median age
42.3State: 37.4
Homeowners
80%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
Average commute
28 min

Is Severance a good place to live?

Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 48.6%.

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

Housing in Severance: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
28
Owner-occupied
80%
Renter-occupied
20%
Vacant
46.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.47

46.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Severance has many vacation and second homes.

Severance demographics

Population
37
Median age
42.3
Under 18
27%
65 and older
13.5%
Households
15
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black5.4%
Asian0%

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

Education in Severance

14.8% of adults 25 and older in Severance have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Severance14.8%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Severance

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
28 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.3%

Severance vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Severance37———
Denton109$78,125$111,500—
Bendena140$94,375$191,700—
Highland1,069$72,083$114,400$617
Troy824$52,232$108,100$752
Robinson154$59,167$70,000—
Everest356$47,813$92,200$707
Lancaster325$39,107$99,100$854
White Cloud117$47,031$92,100$510

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Living in Severance: FAQ

Is Severance, KS a good place to live?

Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 48.6%.

What is the median age in Severance?

The median age in Severance is 42.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Severance?

The average commute to work in Severance is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Severance?

The unemployment rate in Severance is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Severance?

14.8% of adults in Severance 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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