Kansas
Allen is a small town in Kansas with a population of 276. Residents earn $56,157 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Allen receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Allen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Allen is $56,157, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Allen is $54,100, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $483 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Allen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 18.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,157 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,258 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,606 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 878 |
| County GDP | $1,975M |
| Restaurants | 106 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 126 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,833 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.93% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $54,100 |
| 81% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $483 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.0% |
| Studio | $689 |
| 1 Bedroom | $727 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,216 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,276 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,833 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.93% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,547/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.3 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,324 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 986/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6551°N, 96.1696°W |
| County FIPS | 20111 |
Winner: Republican by 14.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.2% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 986/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.2% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 106 |
| Retail Stores | 126 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |