Cost of Living in Rooks County, KS

What does it cost to live in Rooks County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$60,821

Median Rent

$676/mo

Median Home

$88,200

Affordability

830

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$446
Property Tax$136
Insurance$29

Total Monthly$611
% of Income12.1%

Renting

Median Rent$676
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$701
% of Income13.3%

Living in Rooks County, Kansas

Rooks County has a median household income of $60,821 with housing costs that represent 12.1% of income for owners and 13.3% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.