Blue Mound, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Anderson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
252 Population 394/sq mi density
$44,583 Median Income $21,445 per capita
$54,200 Home Value $289,308 Zillow
$582 Median Rent 47.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$44,583 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,200 home value, $582/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Blue Mound, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,583
41% below
$21,445 per capita
Home Value
$54,200
81% below
Zillow: $289,308
Median Rent
$582/mo
50% below
47.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
32.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Blue Mound Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blue Mound's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
19%
Rent
50%
Poverty
258%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blue Mound a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blue Mound residents earn a median household income of $44,583 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,445. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blue Mound is $54,200 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,308. Median rent is $582/month, with 47.1% 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 1938.

Education

5.6% of adults in Blue Mound hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blue Mound has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population252
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density394/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$44,583
Per Capita$21,445
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty32.0%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,200
Rent$582
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$289,308
Housing Units128
Rent Burden47.1%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,287/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation1,042 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute33 min
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Blue Mound was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.