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Crime in Parsons summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Parsons. Key points include:
There were 403 total crimes in Parsons in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Parsons is 4,339.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Parsons is 1,238.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Parsons is 3,101.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Parsons is 104.78% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Parsons Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Parsons / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 403 | 4,339.9 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 115 | 1,238.4 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 10.8 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 86.2 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 98 | 1,055.4 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 288 | 3,101.4 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 51 | 549.2 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 227 | 2,444.5 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 107.7 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Parsons summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Parsons. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Parsons is 79 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Parsons is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Parsons is $78,523.
The median income in Parsons is $52,428.
Parsons's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Parsons Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Parsons | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 46 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Parsons, KS Weather
The average high in Parsons is 67.6° and the average low is 46.1°.
There are 60.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.4 inches of precipitation each year with 9.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Parsons |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 60.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Parsons Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Parsons
The current population in Parsons is 9,425. The population has decreased 11.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,425 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 9,482 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 9,564 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 9,652 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 9,648 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 9,736 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 9,876 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 9,964 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 10,111 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 10,223 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 10,307 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 10,381 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 10,506 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 10,573 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 10,661 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Parsons
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Parsons is:
81.8% White with 7,708 White residents.
4.9% African American with 465 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 2 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 68 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 627 Two Or More residents.
5.7% Hispanic with 535 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.8% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.9% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Parsons
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Parsons is 47.9% female with 4,515 female residents.
Parsons is 52.1% male with 4,909 male residents.
| Gender | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Parsons for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Parsons completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Parsons completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Parsons completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Parsons completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Parsons completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Parsons completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Parsons completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Parsons completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Parsons completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| 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% |
Household Income For Parsons, Kansas
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4.5% of households in Parsons earn Less than $10,000.
5.4% of households in Parsons earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.5% of households in Parsons earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.6% of households in Parsons earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Parsons earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.4% of households in Parsons earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Parsons earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.1% of households in Parsons earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.9% of households in Parsons earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Parsons earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.6% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.4% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
