Emporia

Emporia, Kansas Overview

Emporia faces challenges across several categories, earning a C+ grade (50.9/100) and ranking #15 of 20 cities in Kansas. Even so, the city scores 76/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Fiscal Health score of 29/100.

Income & Employment in Emporia

Emporia’s median income of $52,787 is 24% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.7% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%.

Safety in Emporia

Emporia reports 402.2 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 360 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2593.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Emporia

The median home value is $127,500. Median monthly rent is $793. Renters spend 18.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Emporia

The adult obesity rate in Emporia is 38.8%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.4%. Residents report an average of 18.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Kansas ranks #29 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Emporia

Emporia has a high school graduation rate of 91%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. Per-pupil spending is $15,701. The city has 8 public schools serving 4,399 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Emporia

Emporia enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 58.4°F. Summers average 79.3°F. Winters average 37.7°F. Annual precipitation is 27.7 inches. The average commute of 11.3 minutes is notably short.

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