The Town FilesBeloit, Kansas
City in Mitchell County · population 3,404 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $125,600
- Household income
- $52,114
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 40.5
Beloit is a city of 3,404 people in Mitchell County, Kansas. The median home is worth $125,600, close to the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better transit than 100% of Kansas towns, more of a college town than 97% of Kansas towns, better for retirees than 85% of Kansas towns.
How Beloit ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Beloit is worth $125,600, close to the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $52,114, which is more affordable than 37% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $643 a month. 57.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Beloit | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,600 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $643 | $815 |
| Median household income | $52,114 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 57.8% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Beloit
| People | Beloit | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 11.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Beloit
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 29.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.6 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beloit since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 15, 1992 about 4.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 103 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 9, 1967.
Severe weather in Mitchell County since 1996
Mitchell County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4940: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| May 24, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4063: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Mitchell County
Mitchell County had 3,146 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,181 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Beloit itself the ACS puts it at 0.2%.
Public schools in Beloit
2 public schools with 879 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit Elem | PK-6 | 517 | 14.4 |
| Beloit Jr-Sr High | 7-12 | 362 | 10.6 |
Towns near Beloit
- Concordia, KS25.6 mi · 5,111 people · home $102,600
Beloit questions
Is Beloit, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Beloit scores better for retirees than 85% of Kansas towns and quieter than 31%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Beloit?
The median owner-occupied home in Beloit is valued at $125,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,114, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $643 a month.
What is the weather like in Beloit?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.1 inches of precipitation a year and 15.6 inches of snow.
Does Beloit get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beloit since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 15, 1992. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)