Sabetha: Economy & Jobs
$70,464 is the median household income in Sabetha (1.1× below Nemaha County median $77,348; 1.1× below Kansas median $74,275), with homes at a median value of $170,800. The surrounding county supports 4,493 jobs (avg $50,553).
- $82,735 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Kansas $76,783).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $70,464 — above the Kansas median ($64,620). Poverty rate 10.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 28% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 11.8% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 28.2% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.6% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $4,350 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $359,896 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $82,735 (vs Kansas $76,783) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $77,252 |
| Median Household Income | $70,464 (vs Kansas $64,620) |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $70,464 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.0% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 1% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 1.3% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 4,493 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $227,134,742 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $50,553 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,412,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% (vs Kansas 2.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 26 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 12,000 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 461.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 275 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 3,223 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 156,757 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 5 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Garrett Country Mart |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 5 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | SABETHA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $82,134,980 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,638.51 (vs Kansas $6,960) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 9,508 people (vs Kansas 58,384) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 91.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Pct Walked | 1.3% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 36.0 years (vs Kansas 36.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 34.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12