Ulysses, Kansas

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  1. Overview - Life In Ulysses
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Ulysses
  3. Crime In Ulysses
  4. Cost of Living In Ulysses
  5. Gender In Ulysses
  6. Household Income For Ulysses
  7. Education In Ulysses
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Ulysses
About Ulysses, Kansas
Is Ulysses, Kansas a good place to live?
Ulysses is a city in Kansas state in USA with a population of 5518 residents.. The poverty rate of Ulysses is 14.3%, which is 2% higher than national average. The typical household in Ulysses earns $51370 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 44% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Ulysses, only 80% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Ulysses remained 8.1%, which is 72% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Ulysses, only 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Ulysses is 84, which is 16% lower than national average. Median home value in Ulysses is $120400 , which is 48% lower than national average. While median income in Ulysses remained $51370, which is 24% lower than national average.
Population
5518
Unemployment
8.1%
72% NAT AVG.
Poverty
14.3%
2% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
5
Median Home
$120400
48% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$51370
24% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$592
49% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
84
16% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 7
Unemployed People
1 in 12
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 9
People Earning < $50,000
44%
People with <= High School
1 in 2
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.7
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs50%

Housing40%

Affordability85%

Safety70%

Amenities80%

Diversity85%

Education40%

Commute80%

Is Ulysses, Kansas safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Ulysses, Kansas is 57% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Ulysses is 12% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Ulysses is 71% lower than national average. You have 1 in 230 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 172 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
56
Violent : 24
Property : 32
Total Crime
57% NAT. AVG.
62% STATE AVG.
1009.7 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
12% NAT. AVG.
2% STATE AVG.
432.7 (per 100k)
Property Crime
71% NAT. AVG.
74% STATE AVG.
577 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Ulysses
Violent crime
1 in 230
Property crime
1 in 172
Robbery
Burglary
1 in 613
Assault
1 in 240
Car Theft
1 in 5518
Ulysses : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Kansas 68 71 55 70 72
In USA 2236 2436 1603 2444 1925
Ulysses : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Kansas 23 17 41 13 56
In USA 738 330 1102 492 1458

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Ulysses
Kansas
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 24 432.7 425.05 387.8
Murder 0 0 3.43 6.5
Robbery 0 0 31.85 73.9
Assault 23 414.7 346.42 279.7
Rape 1 18 43.35 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Ulysses
 Kansas
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 32 577 2199.08 1,958.2
Burglary 9 162.3 331.35 314.2
Larceny 22 396.7 1619.63 1,398
Car Theft 1 18 248.09 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Ulysses Kansas National Avg.
Services 94 89 100
Groceries 94 94 100
Health 110 100 100
Housing 57 75 100
Transportation 98 94 100
Utilities 99 100 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Ulysses Kansas Country
Female 48% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 52% 49.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Ulysses Kansas Country
Less than $10,000 11% 5.3% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.3% 4% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 8.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.2% 9.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.1% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 18.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.5% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.6% 15.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 5.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.8% 5.7% 8.3%
Education


Education Ulysses Kansas Country
< 9th Grade 15% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 31% 26% 27.0%
Other College 22% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 2% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 5% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Ulysses Kansas Country
White 47.6% 75.3% 60.1%
African American 0.1% 5.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0% 2.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.3% 3.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 51.1% 12.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity