Kansas
Almena is a small town in Kansas with a population of 447. Residents earn $37,083 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Almena receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Almena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Almena is $37,083, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 26.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Almena is $60,500, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Almena experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 86.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.7% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,083 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,882 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $909 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,671 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.4% |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 196 |
| County GDP | $357M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,325 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.50% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $60,500 |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $104,492 |
| Census Median Rent | $667 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,325 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.50% |
| Obesity | 42.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,015/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.1 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,153 ft (656 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 733/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8913°N, 99.7096°W |
| County FIPS | 20137 |
Winner: Republican by 67.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 733/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |