Kansas
Cedar Vale is a small town in Kansas with a population of 618. Residents earn $44,844 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cedar Vale receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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. Cedar Vale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cedar Vale is $44,844, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Cedar Vale is $35,600, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Cedar Vale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 9.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,844 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,743 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $689 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,614 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 106 |
| County GDP | $101M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,900 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.15% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $35,600 |
| 87% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $525 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,900 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.15% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,109/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 44.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.7 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 824/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1051°N, 96.5026°W |
| County FIPS | 20019 |
Winner: Republican by 71.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 824/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |