Cedar Vale, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Chautauqua County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
618 Population 824/sq mi density
$44,844 Median Income $27,743 per capita
$35,600 Home Value $42,548 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,844 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,600 home value, $525/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Vale, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,844
40% below
$27,743 per capita
Home Value
$35,600
87% below
Zillow: $42,548
Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Cedar Vale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
13%
Rent
45%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar Vale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar Vale residents earn a median household income of $44,844 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,743. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cedar Vale is $35,600 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $42,548. Median rent is $525/month, with 28.0% 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 1961.

Education

17.0% of adults in Cedar Vale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Vale has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population618
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,844
Per Capita$27,743
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$101M
Avg Weekly Wage$689

Housing

A+
Home Value$35,600
Rent$525
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$42,548
Housing Units357
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,109/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation955 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar Vale was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.