Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Downtown Java
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Iron Horse Museum
Museum
Parsons Historical Museum
Museum
Parsons Munincipal Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Parsons Theater
Cinema
P.H.S Football Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (16) D-
Unknown Name
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
Daylight Donuts
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Sonic
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Taco Mayo
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Clubhouse
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Westside Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Country Mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (27) A+
Parsons Arboretum
Park
Glenwood Park
Park
Watson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Forest Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
McElhany Park
Park
Clark Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Winway Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Marvel Park
Park
Lopez Park
Park
Railroad Park
Park
Circle Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Prarie West Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (22) A+
Herman Lumber Company
Home Improvement
Pump 'N Pete's
Convenience Store
Westco Home Furnishings
Furniture
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Jock's Nitch Sporting Goods
Clothing
Bleacher Gear
Clothing
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Pump 'N Pete's
Convenience Store
Sportsman's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Florist
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Beauty
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Pump 'N Pete's
Convenience Store
Kabredlo's
Convenience Store
Stockyards Travel Plaza
Convenience Store
Shoe Dept
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Parsons.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Parsons is 77/100 - which is 13% lower than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Parsons crime rates are 4,536 per 100k, which is 88% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
3,832 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
704 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Parsons is $41,091 - which is 23% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$41,091 F
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Parsons Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Joe Wommack DDS
Dentist
Parsons Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Labette Health
Hospital
Old Katy Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Parsons Fire Department
Fire Station
Parsons State Hospital and Training Center
Hospital
Labette County Fire District 9
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Parsons home prices are $64,600 - which is 52% lower than Kansas
Home Price
$64,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
1.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Parsons graduation rate is 79% - which is 9% lower than Kansas
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (7) F
Garfield School
Lincoln School
Parsons Middle School
Guthridge School
St. Hosp. Training Center Parsons
Meadowview Elem
High Schools (2) F
Parsons Sr High
St. Hosp. Training Center Parsons
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ratings A

Parsons has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (0)
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Parson's Kansas, 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) There is so much I love about living in Parkins. I am not a big-city type of person so Parsons offers the small-town living and charm that I love. From our quintessential Main Street to the strong historical ties we have to the western expansion of the early American railroad, Pa ...Read More rson's has so much appeal.

My favorite event in Parsons is Katy Days. It's a celebration of the first Missouri-Kansas-Texas train (also called Katy) to roll into our little Kansas town in 1870. The festival consists of 3 days of railroading activities, food, and entertainment.

One of the best areas in the town, in my opinion, is Main Street. It has been recognized as a National Great American Main Street for the revitalization efforts and historical preservation work that has been done. Main Street has become a favorite destination in Parsons for its shops and eateries. There is even an old-fashioned soda fountain.

I highly recommend Parsons as a great small community with many relaxed and fun activities in a rural setting. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Parsons? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Parsons Arboretum
      Glenwood Park
      Watson Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Forest Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Iron Horse Museum
      Parsons Historical Museum
      Parsons Munincipal Auditorium
      Parsons Theater
      P.H.S Football Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Subway
      Domino's
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Daylight Donuts
      Unknown Name
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Parsons? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Parsons.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Parsons? The cost of living in Parsons is 77/100 - which is 13% lower than Kansas.
      Parsons
      77

      23% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Parsons? Parsons crime rates are 4,536, which are 88% higher than Kansas
      Total Crime
      4,536 per 100k people

      95% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      95% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Parsons? The median income in Parsons is $41,091 which is 23% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $41,09126% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,52921% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Parsons a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Old Katy Hospital
      Parsons State Hospital and Training Center
      Labette Health

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Parsons home prices? Parsons home prices are $64,600 - which is 52% lower than Kansas
      Median home value
      $64,60065% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $67729% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Parsons have good schools? The Parsons graduation rate is 79% - which is 9% lower than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      35% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Parsons a good place to live? Parsons has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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