Median Income $61,250

18% lower than US avg

Home Value $36,300

87% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 37.7%

12% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.1%

6% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.9%

61% lower than US avg

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

People

Population103

Median Age28.2 yrs

Density303/mi²

Male / Female30% / 70%

Largest GroupWhite 99%

Veterans53.0%

Economy

Median Income$61,250

Per Capita$17,892

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty4.9%

County GDP$293M

Commute33 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$36,300

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units67

Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity34.1%

Uninsured7.8%

Smoking15.7%

Depression21.0%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain32.4 in/yr

Sunny Days302/yr

Elevation1,389 ft (423 m)

Education

Bachelor's+37.7%

High School+90.6%

Graduate+7.8%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%

Commute33 min

Broadband30.0%

Libraries2

Is Haddam a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Haddam receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Haddam stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Haddam is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Haddam is $36,300, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Haddam experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Haddam has a population of 103 with a density of 303 people per square mile. The median age is 28.2 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

103

Total Population

303

People / sq mi

28.2yrs

Median Age

28% below US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 30.1%

Female 69.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Haddam vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Haddam vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Haddam is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Haddam vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$61,250
	18% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$17,892
Avg Weekly Wage	$757
IRS Avg AGI	$68,265

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.9%
	61% below US avg
Establishments (County)	294
County GDP	$293M

Business (County)

Restaurants	11
Healthcare	19
Retail	29
Manufacturing	8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,780
	21% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	7.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	33.0 min
Drive Alone	57.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	42.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Haddam is $36,300, 87% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$36,300
	87% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	18.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	90.0%
Housing Units	67
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,780
	21% below US avg
Effective Rate	7.66%

In Haddam, 34.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 15.7% are current smokers. 21.0% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Haddam vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.1%
	6% above US avg
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	30.4%
Asthma	10.0%
COPD	5.9%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.7%
	12% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.9%
Physical Inactivity	24.3%
Depression	21.0%
Mental Distress	17.3%
Physical Distress	11.5%
Short Sleep	37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.6%
Uninsured	7.8%
	9% below US avg
Checkup Rate	73.5%
Dental Visits	62.1%
Premature Death	6,165/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.3/10
Exercise Access	32.7%
Healthcare Facilities	19

Haddam has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.4 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	32.4 inches
	15% below US avg
Snowfall	14.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,389 ft (423 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	303/sq mi
Coordinates	39.8553°N, 97.3043°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20201

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 69.1-point margin. 30.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.8%

D 14.7%

Winner: Republican by 69.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	37.7%
	12% above US avg
High School+	90.6%
Graduate Degree+	7.8%
School Test Score	5.80

A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	303/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	30.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	19
Restaurants	11
Retail Stores	29

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	33.0 min
Drive Alone	57.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	42.5%

Haddam, KS

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Haddam a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Haddam vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Haddam vs U.S. Average

Income: Haddam vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Haddam vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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