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Hiawatha, KS
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Hiawatha, KS
At a Glance
How Hiawatha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hiawatha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hiawatha a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hiawatha residents earn a median household income of $65,058 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,389. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 339 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hiawatha is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,446. Median rent is $683/month, with 24.3% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Hiawatha reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,847/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Hiawatha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hiawatha has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.