Peabody Public RecordsKansas

Peabody, located in Marion County, KS, is served primarily by Peabody-Burns USD 398, which includes Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School and an elementary school, totaling 2 schools. The high school has an average student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and a graduation rate near 90%. There are no colleges in Peabody, so bachelor's degrees are often pursued elsewhere. School safety is rated above state average, with few incidents reported yearly. Adult education is available through nearby community colleges. Educational programs include STEM and extracurriculars, with state assessment scores around 70% proficiency in reading and math.

Peabody, a city in Marion County, Kansas, had a 2020 population of 937. The median age is around 43.6 years, with 22% under 18 and 22% aged 65 or older. Females comprise 51.1% of residents and males 48.9%. Peabody’s racial composition is 95.8% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 3.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Peabody, a city in Marion County, KS, has a homeownership rate of around 65%, with median home values near $70,000 as of 2023. Typical housing includes historic Victorian homes, modest single-family residences, and some rental units with median rents about $650/month. Property values have remained stable or seen slight increases in recent years. Peabody’s neighborhoods are primarily residential, set around a historic downtown. The local property tax rate averages 2.1%, higher than the U.S. average, contributing to steady city and school funding.

Peabody, Marion County, KS, is served primarily by Peabody Health and Rehab and Peabody Family Physicians Clinic, with the nearest hospital, Hillsboro Community Hospital (25 beds), located about 10 miles away in Hillsboro. Healthcare access is limited; around 11% of Marion County residents are uninsured. The city’s population skews older, with over 22% aged 65+. Common health issues include hypertension, diabetes, and chronic respiratory conditions. Providers per capita are below the state average; Marion County has about 1 primary care physician per 2,800 residents, compared to the Kansas average of 1 per 1,260.

Peabody, located in Marion County, KS, primarily relies on personal vehicles for transportation, with approximately 85% of workers driving alone and a vehicle ownership rate nearing 95% of households. Public transit options are minimal or nonexistent, resulting in low transit usage. The average one-way commute time is about 20 minutes, shorter than the national average. Transportation infrastructure mainly consists of local roads and highways, notably US-50. Major employment hubs include local schools, healthcare facilities, agriculture, and small businesses, with most residents commuting to nearby towns such as Newton or Hillsboro for work.