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Admire, KS

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Admire is a small town in Kansas with a population of 177. Residents earn $54,118 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
177 Population 553/sq mi density
$54,118 Median Income $26,072 per capita
$55,600 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,118 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,600 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,118
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $55,600
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.2%
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.3%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How Admire Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population177
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,118
Per Capita$26,072
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,975M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units91
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Uninsured8.7%
Smoking15.0%
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,235 ft (376 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute36 min
Broadband68.0%
Libraries5

Is Admire a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Admire receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Admire offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Admire is $54,118, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Admire is $55,600, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Admire experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 18.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Admire has a population of 177 with a density of 553 people per square mile. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%), with 7.9% Hispanic.

Population

177
Total Population
553
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Admire vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Admire vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Admire is $54,118, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Admire vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,118
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,072
Avg Weekly Wage$913
IRS Avg AGI$58,606

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)878
County GDP$1,975M

Business (County)

Restaurants106
Healthcare111
Retail126
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,833
38% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate8.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.1 min
Drive Alone65.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Admire is $55,600, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$55,600
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.8%
Housing Units91
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,833
38% above US avg
Effective Rate8.69%
In Admire, 37.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.0% are current smokers. 22.7% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Admire vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.3%
16% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.0%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress11.7%
Short Sleep35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.1%
Uninsured8.7%
1% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.7%
Dental Visits64.1%
Premature Death7,547/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities111
Admire has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.3 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall18.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,235 ft (376 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density553/sq mi
Coordinates38.6410°N, 96.1020°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20111
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.7-point margin. 68.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.3%
D 41.6%

Winner: Republican by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
52% below US avg
High School+90.0%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
School Test Score5.80
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density553/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access68.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities111
Restaurants106
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.1 min
Drive Alone65.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

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