At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$33,807 per capita
Violent Crime
549/100K
2,279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Climax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Climax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Climax a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Climax residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,807. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 206 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Climax reports 549 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,279/100K.
Education
2.9% of adults in Climax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Climax has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population57
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$33,807
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$739
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$99,162
Housing Units56
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent549/100K
Property2,279/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,764/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,039 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Climax was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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