Living in Stark, Kansas

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

Stark has 63 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median household income is $93,750 (26% higher than the Kansas median).

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

Stark at a glance

Population
63
Median age
50.7State: 37.4
Median household income
$93,750State: $74,275
Homeowners
65.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
Average commute
65 min

Is Stark a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Kansas median.

Cons: An average commute of 65 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.

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

Stark median household income

The median household income in Stark is $93,750 and the income per person is $34,263. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Stark$93,750
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Stark: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
29
Owner-occupied
65.5%
Renter-occupied
34.5%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.17

Stark demographics

Population
63
Median age
50.7
Under 18
4.8%
65 and older
27%
Households
29
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
10%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Stark

12.3% of adults 25 and older in Stark have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Stark12.3%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Stark

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
65 minState: 20 min
Work from home
16.7%
Drive alone
54.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
4.8%
Homes with broadband
82.8%

Stark vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Stark63$93,750——
Walnut237$37,500$31,300$442
Hepler120$53,750——
Erie1,216$36,667$109,900$480
St. Paul631$42,083$91,700$680
Uniontown467$53,750$48,200$533
Bronson537$72,222$68,100—
Moran472$57,083$105,500$411
Chanute8,598$50,882$78,000$717

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Living in Stark: FAQ

What is the median household income in Stark, KS?

The median household income in Stark is $93,750, 26% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Stark, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Kansas median. Minuses: an average commute of 65 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.

What is the median age in Stark?

The median age in Stark is 50.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Stark?

The average commute to work in Stark is 65 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Stark?

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

How educated is Stark?

12.3% of adults in Stark 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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