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Claflin, KS
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Claflin, KS
At a Glance
How Claflin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Claflin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Claflin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Claflin residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,843. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 890 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Claflin is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,722. Median rent is $600/month, with 11.3% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Claflin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 658/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Claflin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Claflin has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.