City profile · Kansas · Census ACS 2023

Beloit, KS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Beloit - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,141
Residents
$50,865
Median income
$99,100
Median home
$877
Median rent (state)

Beloit - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Beloit lands in the 21st percentile for household income and the 59th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

21st
percentile, household income
9th
percentile, home value
2nd
percentile, median rent
59th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Beloit, KS

3,141 people live in Beloit, Kansas - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Beloit brings in $50,865 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 7.3%. Home values in Beloit run a median of $99,100, and the median resident age is 39.2 years. 23.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 55.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 3 residential building permits were authorized in Beloit (Low Activity), per Census BPS data. Beloit reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1105.8 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Beloit's yearly average temperature at 54.3°F with 29.1 inches of precipitation per year and 15.6 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Kansas run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Kansas scores 90.1 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $877 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $217 across Kansas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 29.8 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

3,141 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Kansas

Median Household Income

$50,865 /yr

Poverty 7.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Kansas average

How does Beloit compare to other US cities?

Beloit measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 21% higher than other cities
Home value 9% pricier than other cities
Median rent 2% pricier than other cities
Safety 59% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Kansas and the picture shifts: Beloit ranks #39 of 109 Kansas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Beloit against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Kansas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Kansas-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Beloit near the bottom of Kansas's cities

Among the 552 Kansas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Beloit ranks #264 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Beloit only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#395 of 527
25th percentile in Kansas
Median Gross Rent
#264 of 552
0th percentile in Kansas
Median Home Value
#244 of 527
54th percentile in Kansas
Poverty Rate
#265 of 552
52nd percentile in Kansas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#211 of 552
61st percentile in Kansas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Kansas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

21stIncome percentile
59thSafety percentile

21st percentile nationally for median household income · 59th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Beloit's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Beloit's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 58 Avg. percentile National median
Beloit's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Beloit's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$99,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 91% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Beloit $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Beloit, KS Beloit, KS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Beloit, KS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Beloit, KS median $50,865/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Beloit, KS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Beloit, KS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,141
Median Income
$50,865
Median Home Value
$99,100
Median Age
39.2
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor force participation
55.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1105.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
179.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
926.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
54.3°F
Annual Precipitation
29.1"
Annual Snowfall
15.6"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,250 residents3,300 residents3,350 residents3,400 residents3,450 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,395 residents 3,288 residents ▼ -3.2%
Beloit's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
3
housing units authorized
Single-Family
3
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 1
2022 1
2023 0
2024 3

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.6%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
3.2%
Walk
3.8%
Work from Home
7.7%

Based on 1,357 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Kansas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$217
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Kansas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Kansas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Beloit sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$877/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
29.8 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Kansas

Ellsworth
3,098 people
Garnett
3,200 people
Hiawatha
3,223 people
Kingman
3,003 people
Larned
3,328 people
Oaklawn-Sunview
2,952 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Beloit's 3,141 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Denmark, SC
3,141 people
Port Aransas, TX
3,141 people
Bucksport, ME
3,140 people
Hopkinton, MA
3,142 people
Yerington, NV
3,139 people
Henrietta, TX
3,143 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Beloit's $50,865 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fergus Falls, MN
$50,865 median income
Sharon Springs, NY
$50,865 median income
Cade Lakes, TX
$50,862 median income
Houghton Lake, MI
$50,861 median income
Farmville, NC
$50,870 median income
Riverview, VA
$50,870 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Beloit, KS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Beloit, KS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.6% White 92.1% Black or African American 0.3% Asian 0.4% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.5% Two or more races 4.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Beloit compares to nearby Kansas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Beloit (this city) 3,141 $50,865
Ellsworth 3,098 $65,357
Garnett 3,200 $46,875
Hiawatha 3,223 $65,058
Census ACS 5-year FIPS KS FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Beloit, KS?

What is the population of Beloit, KS? +

Beloit, KS has a population of 3,141 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Beloit, KS? +

The median household income in Beloit is $50,865 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Beloit? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Beloit; the closest available measure is the Kansas state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Kansas vary by metro area.

Is Beloit, KS safe? +

Beloit has a total crime rate of 1105.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Beloit, KS? +

The median home value in Beloit is $99,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Beloit? +

Climate normals put Beloit's yearly average temperature at 54.3°F, 29.1 inches of precipitation, and 15.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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