Kansas
Axtell is a small town in Kansas with a population of 466. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Axtell receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Axtell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Axtell is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Axtell is $126,300, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Axtell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,327 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $983 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,243 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 434 |
| County GDP | $667M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,889 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.08% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $126,300 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $228,774 |
| Census Median Rent | $833 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.8% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,889 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.08% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,114/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.5 inches |
| 20% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,349 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8713°N, 96.2569°W |
| County FIPS | 20131 |
Winner: Republican by 67 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.5% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.8% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |