At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$30,414 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
Zillow: $148,086
Median Rent
$675/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.5% smoking rate
How Argonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Argonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Argonia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Argonia residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,414. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Argonia is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,086. Median rent is $675/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
18.7% of adults in Argonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Argonia has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population573
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density819/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$30,414
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$878M
Avg Weekly Wage$842
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent$675
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$148,086
Housing Units264
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,258 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Argonia was built in 1971.
31.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.