Kansas
Courtland is a small town in Kansas with a population of 191. Residents earn $58,958 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Courtland receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Courtland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Courtland is $58,958, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Courtland is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Courtland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,958 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,576 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $780 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,890 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 220 |
| County GDP | $396M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.47% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $75,000 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $150,467 |
| Census Median Rent | $744 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.9% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.47% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,565/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.9 inches |
| 21% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,501 ft (458 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7832°N, 97.8962°W |
| County FIPS | 20157 |
Winner: Republican by 65.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.7% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 707/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |