Life in Arkansas City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Arkansas City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Arkansas City:
The population in Arkansas City is 11,909.
The median home value in Arkansas City is $94,259.
The median income in Arkansas City is $53,475.
The cost of living in Arkansas City is 76 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Arkansas City is $762.
The unemployment rate in Arkansas City is 5.5%.
The poverty rate in Arkansas City is 16.9%.
The average high in Arkansas City is 69.9° and the average low is 47.3°.
Crime in Arkansas City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Arkansas City. Key points include:
There were 301 total crimes in Arkansas City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Arkansas City is 2,572.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Arkansas City is 401.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Arkansas City is 2,170.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Arkansas City is 21.40% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Arkansas City / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 301 | 2,572.6 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 401.7 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 25.6 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 333.3 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 254 | 2,170.9 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 47 | 401.7 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 191 | 1,632.5 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 136.8 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Arkansas City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Arkansas City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Arkansas City is 76 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Arkansas City is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Arkansas City is $94,259.
The median income in Arkansas City is $53,475.
| Living Expense | Arkansas City | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 87 | 100 | |
| Services | 84 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 83 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 109 | 100 | |
The average high in Arkansas City is 69.9° and the average low is 47.3°.
There are 57.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 5.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Arkansas City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 57.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.3 |
The current population in Arkansas City is 11,909. The population has decreased -3.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,909 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 11,997 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 12,028 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 11,767 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 11,868 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 11,986 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 12,055 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 12,198 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 12,253 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 12,316 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 12,352 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 12,350 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 12,361 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 12,296 | - |
65.0% White with 7,737 White residents.
3.9% African American with 459 African American residents.
1.4% American Indian with 167 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 73 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 740 Two Or More residents.
22.9% Hispanic with 2,733 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Arkansas City | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 73.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.9% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 22.9% | 13.3% | 19.0% |
Arkansas City is 51.3% female with 6,113 female residents.
Arkansas City is 48.7% male with 5,796 male residents.
| Gender | Arkansas City | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Arkansas City completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Arkansas City completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Arkansas City completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Arkansas City completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Arkansas City completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Arkansas City completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Arkansas City completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Arkansas City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Arkansas City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Arkansas City | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
4.0% of households in Arkansas City earn Less than $10,000.
4.2% of households in Arkansas City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.6% of households in Arkansas City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.8% of households in Arkansas City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.7% of households in Arkansas City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Arkansas City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Arkansas City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.8% of households in Arkansas City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Arkansas City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.1% of households in Arkansas City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Arkansas City | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.8% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 11.5% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 17.8% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 8.4% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 8.8% | 12.6% |