Living in St. Francis, Kansas

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

St. Francis has 1,229 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $49,643 (33% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $108,200, the median rent is $657/month.

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

St. Francis at a glance

Population
1,229
Median age
47.5State: 37.4
Median household income
$49,643State: $74,275
Median home value
$108,200State: $217,200
Median rent
$657/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
77.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
Average commute
10 min

Is St. Francis a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.

Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 15.4%.

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

Cost of living in St. Francis

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Francis the median home value is $108,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $657 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

St. Francis$108,200
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

St. Francis$657
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

St. Francis median household income

The median household income in St. Francis is $49,643 and the income per person is $36,728. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

St. Francis$49,643
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in St. Francis: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
729
Owner-occupied
77.6%
Renter-occupied
22.4%
Vacant
19.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
2.03

St. Francis demographics

Population
1,229
Median age
47.5
Under 18
21.7%
65 and older
30.4%
Households
588
Foreign-born
3%
Veterans
4.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0%

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

Education in St. Francis

22.8% of adults 25 and older in St. Francis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

St. Francis22.8%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in St. Francis

Unemployment rate
3.3%State: 3.9%
Average commute
10 minState: 20 min
Work from home
8.9%
Drive alone
79.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
4.8%
Homes with broadband
84%

St. Francis vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
St. Francis1,229$49,643$108,200$657
Bird City633$70,208$102,700$634
Haigler195$45,313$68,200$821
McDonald249$90,764——
Benkelman905$42,188$114,500$700
Goodland4,121$52,258$112,700$910
Wray2,114$57,171$173,000$805
Kanorado153$97,500—$954
Brewster459$63,816$118,800$775

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Living in St. Francis: FAQ

What is the median household income in St. Francis, KS?

The median household income in St. Francis is $49,643, 33% 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 St. Francis?

The median home value in St. Francis is $108,200, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in St. Francis?

The median gross rent in St. Francis is $657 per month, about 19.4% of household income.

Is St. Francis, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 15.4%.

What is the median age in St. Francis?

The median age in St. Francis is 47.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in St. Francis?

The average commute to work in St. Francis is 10 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in St. Francis?

The unemployment rate in St. Francis is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is St. Francis?

22.8% of adults in St. Francis 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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