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Kansas Economy — Live Data

How is the economy doing in Kansas? Unemployment is at 3.8%, below the national rate of 4.2%. As one of the key economies in the Midwest, Kansas leans on aviation manufacturing, agriculture, and energy. Below: live jobs, housing, and income data from FRED and the BLS.

Unemployment Rate
3.8%
▼ Below US average (4.2%)
Nonfarm Jobs
1.47M
▲ +0.5% jobs YoY
House Prices (YoY)
+3.9%
▲ Rising
Per-Capita Income
$70K
▲ +5.4% vs prior year
Kansas vs. United States — Unemployment
Kansas
3.8%
United States
4.2%

Kansas is outperforming the national labor market. Unemployment of 3.8% is 0.4 points below the US rate — a sign of relative strength in local hiring.

Jobs & Output
Nonfarm payrolls
1.47M
Job growth (YoY)
+0.5%
Real GDP (2025)
$185B
GDP growth (YoY)
+2.0%

Payrolls are monthly (BLS); GDP and income are annual (BEA). Key sectors in Kansas: aviation manufacturing, agriculture, and energy.

What this means if you live or work in Kansas
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Job market
With unemployment below the national average, employers in Kansas are competing for workers — leverage for job seekers and wage pressure for businesses.
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Housing
House prices are rising moderately (+3.9% YoY) — a balanced market by recent standards.
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Income
Per-capita personal income in Kansas is $69,510, up 5.4% from the prior year. Compare against national inflation to gauge real purchasing power.
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Key industries
Kansas's economy leans on aviation manufacturing, agriculture, and energy — sector-specific national trends (energy prices, rates, consumer spending) hit this state through those channels first.
Key Numbers — Kansas
Unemployment3.8%
US unemployment4.2%
Nonfarm jobs1.47M
House prices YoY+3.9%
Per-capita income$69,510
Real GDP$185B
Labor data as ofMay 2026
Nearby States
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National Data
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Data: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) — series KSUR, KSNA, KSSTHPI, KSPCPI, KSRGSP — plus BLS and BEA. Live values load on page open; figures shown are the most recent official releases. Not financial advice.