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Earlton, KS

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Earlton is a small town in Kansas with a population of 116. Residents earn $73,833 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
116 Population 725/sq mi density
$73,833 Median Income $26,530 per capita
$37,900 Home Value
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,900 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,833
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $37,900
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.5%
90% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Earlton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population116
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density725/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans91.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,833
Per Capita$26,530
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$788M
Commute10 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46
Rent Burden27.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation960 ft (293 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute10 min
Broadband48.0%
Libraries4

Is Earlton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Earlton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Earlton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Earlton is $73,833, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Earlton is $37,900, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Earlton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Earlton has a population of 116 with a density of 725 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%), with 6.9% Hispanic.

Population

116
Total Population
725
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Earlton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Earlton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Earlton is $73,833, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Earlton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,833
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,530
Avg Weekly Wage$891
IRS Avg AGI$55,526

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)492
County GDP$788M

Business (County)

Restaurants35
Healthcare46
Retail66
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,442
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate9.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.3 min
Drive Alone67.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Earlton is $37,900, 87% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$37,900
87% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.7%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,442
2% below US avg
Effective Rate9.08%
Earlton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation960 ft (293 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density725/sq mi
Coordinates37.5874°N, 95.4698°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20133
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.1-point margin. 48.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.1%
D 25%

Winner: Republican by 48.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.5%
90% below US avg
High School+87.1%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
School Test Score5.80
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density725/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access48.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities46
Restaurants35
Retail Stores66

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.3 min
Drive Alone67.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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