Kansas
Arlington is a small town in Kansas with a population of 393. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Arlington receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Arlington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Arlington is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 42.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Arlington is $64,300, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $786 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Arlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches, including 9.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,503 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,911 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 42.1% |
| 240% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,685 |
| County GDP | $3,428M |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Healthcare | 169 |
| Retail | 226 |
| Manufacturing | 89 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.75% |
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $64,300 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $130,655 |
| Census Median Rent | $786 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.75% |
| Obesity | 44.1% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 73.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 169 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.3 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8963°N, 98.1781°W |
| County FIPS | 20155 |
Winner: Republican by 34.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.5% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 169 |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Retail Stores | 226 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |