Median Income $46,406

38% lower than US avg

Home Value $75,000

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 26.1%

23% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.2%

19% higher than US avg

Unemployment 8.3%

131% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.9%

44% lower than US avg

How Bogue Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population106

Median Age62.2 yrs

Density408/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans88.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$46,406

Per Capita$31,538

Unemployment8.3%

Poverty6.9%

County GDP$186M

Commute16 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$75,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$86,092

Housing Units98

Health

Obesity38.2%

Uninsured8.4%

Smoking17.7%

Depression23.5%

Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain24.2 in/yr

Sunny Days326/yr

Elevation2,049 ft (625 m)

Education

Bachelor's+26.1%

High School+97.7%

Graduate+6.8%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%

Commute16 min

Broadband65.0%

Libraries1

Is Bogue a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bogue receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Bogue offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bogue is $46,406, 38% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bogue is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Bogue experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches, including 17.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Bogue has a population of 106 with a density of 408 people per square mile. The median age is 62.2 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 2.8% Black.

Population

106

Total Population

408

People / sq mi

62.2yrs

Median Age

60% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.3%

Female 55.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bogue vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.7%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.3%
	83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bogue vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bogue is $46,406, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Bogue vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$46,406
	38% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,538
Avg Weekly Wage	$865
IRS Avg AGI	$53,419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	8.3%
	131% above US avg
Poverty Rate	6.9%
	44% below US avg
Establishments (County)	113
County GDP	$186M

Business (County)

Restaurants	6
Healthcare	6
Retail	13

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	15.8 min
Drive Alone	93.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bogue is $75,000, 73% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $86,092.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$75,000
	73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$86,092

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	89.2%
Housing Units	98
Median Year Built	1954

Property Tax

In Bogue, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 17.7% are current smokers. 23.5% report depression. 27.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bogue vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.2%
	19% above US avg
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart Disease	6.2%
High Blood Pressure	33.5%
Asthma	11.5%
COPD	7.4%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.7%
	26% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.1%
Physical Inactivity	27.0%
Depression	23.5%
Mental Distress	19.4%
Physical Distress	13.5%
Short Sleep	36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.5%
Uninsured	8.4%
	2% below US avg
Checkup Rate	74.5%
Dental Visits	58.5%
Premature Death	10,659/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.3/10
Exercise Access	65.3%
Healthcare Facilities	6

Bogue has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.2 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	24.2 inches
	36% below US avg
Snowfall	17.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,049 ft (625 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	408/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3595°N, 99.6874°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20065

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 65.7-point margin. 65.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82%

D 16.3%

Winner: Republican by 65.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	26.1%
	23% below US avg
High School+	97.7%
Graduate Degree+	6.8%
School Test Score	5.80

B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	408/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	65.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	6
Restaurants	6
Retail Stores	13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	15.8 min
Drive Alone	93.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Bogue, KS

How Bogue Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Bogue a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Bogue vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Bogue vs U.S. Average

Income: Bogue vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Bogue vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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