Healy originated as a station and shipping point on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.[3] The first post office in Healy was established in 1887.[4]
Geography
Healy is located in Cheyenne Township[5] on K-4, 16 miles (26 km) east of the highway's western end at U.S. Route 83 and 9 miles (14 km) west of Shields.[6] Via K-4 and K-23, Healy is 17 miles (27 km) northwest of Dighton, the Lane county seat.
Of the 93 households, 38.7% had children under the age of 18; 51.6% were married couples living together; 20.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.7% of households consisted of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.8.[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.9% of the population.[16]
26.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males.[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.0 males.[11]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $28,320) and the median family income was $65,714 (+/- $40,979).[17] Males had a median income of $38,750 (+/- $14,518) versus $26,071 (+/- $14,106) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,250 (+/- $7,532).[18] Approximately, 1.1% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.[19][20]
Economy
Sharp Brothers Seed Company is a family-owned seed company that has been in business in Healy since 1958. It currently has about 60 employees in Healy.[21]
Education
The community is served by "Healy USD 468" public school district. Their mascot is "The Eagles", and offer volleyball, basketball and track, collaborating with Ransom, KS.
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Healy is the smallest public school in the state of Kansas, and one of the smallest in the entire country, with an enrollment of 20 K-12 students, and only five high school students.[22]
On November 5, 2024 a public vote decided to the disorganization of "Healy USD 468" and merge into "Scott County USD 466" starting in fall 2025, 96 in favor, 43 against.[23][24][25]
Notable person
Harold Ensley, radio and television personality best known for his television program The Sportsman's Friend
