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Cedar Vale, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Chautauqua County County
Cedar Vale, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Cedar Vale a Good Place to Live?
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 4.7% (31% 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.
Safety & Crime
Cedar Vale reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,350/100K.
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 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.