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Blue Mound, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Anderson County County
Blue Mound, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Blue Mound a Good Place to Live?
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 1.9% (47% below 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 $264,244. 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.
Safety & Crime
Blue Mound reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
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 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.