Garden City

Garden City, Kansas Overview

Garden City scores 52.6/100 overall (C+), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Kansas — below the state composite of 59.3. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 73/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 30/100.

Income & Employment in Garden City

The median household income in Garden City is $72,511, 4% above the statewide median of $69,747. The local unemployment rate of 2.8% is lower than the state’s 3.3%. Population grew 0.9% recently.

Safety in Garden City

With a violent crime rate of 583.1 per 100,000, Garden City exceeds the Kansas average of 360. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 2574.4 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Garden City

The median home value is $186,200. Median monthly rent is $990. Renters spend 16.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Garden City

The adult obesity rate in Garden City is 36.8%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.6%. Residents report an average of 17.3 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Kansas ranks #29 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Garden City

Garden City has a high school graduation rate of 86%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,487. The city has 18 public schools serving 7,159 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Garden City

Garden City enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 55.8°F. Summers average 74.9°F. Winters average 34.8°F. Annual precipitation is 24.4 inches.

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