Geuda Springs: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Geuda Springs center on a median $51,528 (1.2× below Sumner County median $63,951; 1.4× below Kansas median $74,275), with homes at a median value of $86,300. The surrounding county supports 13,041 jobs (avg $49,217).
- $60,558 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Kansas $76,783).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $51,528 — below the Kansas median ($64,620). Poverty rate 3.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 10.7% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $14,690 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $889,599 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $60,558 (vs Kansas $76,783) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $59,735 |
| Median Household Income | $51,528 (vs Kansas $64,620) |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
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 | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Retail |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $51,528 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 7.8% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 13,041 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $641,837,512 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,217 |
| 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 | 7.8% (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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 156,590 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 6,263.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain, Wheat |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 712 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 11,188 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 479,130 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 13 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 22 |
| 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 (7)
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 (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dillon Store 045 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 1.9 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
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 | MERIDEN-OZAWKIE AREA 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 | $435,812,562 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 12,614.33 (vs Kansas $6,960) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 34,549 people (vs Kansas 58,384) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 97.7% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 36.3 years (at Kansas median) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 55.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| 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