Parsons, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
9,736
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
22.9%
Median Home
$65,000
Median Income
$39,949
Median Rent
$653
Parsons SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
10
Parsons, KS Crime Report
436
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,511.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
82.16%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Parsons / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 436 | 4,511.6 | 2,725.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 91 | 941.6 | 410.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 10.3 | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 62.1 | 44.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 78 | 807.1 | 314.2 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 345 | 3,570.0 | 2,314.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 80 | 827.8 | 342.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 251 | 2,597.3 | 1,721.9 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 144.9 | 249.9 | 219.9 |
Parsons, KS Cost Of Living
73
Parsons's Overall Cost Of Living
Parsons's Overall Cost Of Living
0.7x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Parsons | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 79 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 41 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Parsons in Kansas
Map Of Parsons, KS
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Population over time in Parsons
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.4% | 75.9% | 60.7% |
| African American | 9.2% | 5.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 11.9% | 18.0% |
Gender in Parsons
| Gender | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Parsons for adults over 25
| Education | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Parsons, Kansas
| Income | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.0% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.6% | 9.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.5% | 18.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.2% | 14.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.7% | 5.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 5.3% | 7.7% |
