Median Income $58,938

22% lower than US avg

Home Value $80,000

72% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 3.2%

91% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.2%

25% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.3%

49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population103

Median Age26.0 yrs

Density412/mi²

Male / Female53% / 47%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans90.0%

Economy

Median Income$58,938

Per Capita$46,478

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty6.3%

County GDP$745M

Commute20 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$80,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units81

Health

Obesity40.2%

Uninsured10.2%

Smoking19.1%

Depression24.2%

Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain27.8 in/yr

Sunny Days323/yr

Elevation1,849 ft (564 m)

Education

Bachelor's+3.2%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%

Commute20 min

Broadband67.0%

Libraries1

Is Isabel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Isabel receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Isabel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Isabel is $58,938, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Isabel is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Isabel enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches, including 9.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Isabel has a population of 103 with a density of 412 people per square mile. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%), with 3.9% Hispanic.

Population

103

Total Population

412

People / sq mi

26.0yrs

Median Age

33% below US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%

Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Isabel 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

Isabel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Isabel is $58,938, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Isabel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$58,938
	22% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$46,478
Avg Weekly Wage	$938
IRS Avg AGI	$71,704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.3%
	49% below US avg
Establishments (County)	384
County GDP	$745M

Business (County)

Restaurants	38
Healthcare	34
Retail	52
Manufacturing	8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,515
	29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	5.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	19.8 min
Drive Alone	98.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Isabel is $80,000, 72% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$80,000
	72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	89.6%
Housing Units	81
Median Year Built	1960

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,515
	29% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.64%

In Isabel, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.2% of residents lack health insurance. 19.1% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 29.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.2%
	25% above US avg
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart Disease	6.3%
High Blood Pressure	33.3%
Asthma	11.1%
COPD	8.2%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.1%
	36% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.2%
Physical Inactivity	29.5%
Depression	24.2%
Mental Distress	19.5%
Physical Distress	14.1%
Short Sleep	33.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	99.1%
Uninsured	10.2%
	19% above US avg
Checkup Rate	73.6%
Dental Visits	60.1%
Premature Death	9,403/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	82.6%
Healthcare Facilities	34

Isabel has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.8 inches. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	27.8 inches
	27% below US avg
Snowfall	9.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,849 ft (564 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	412/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4672°N, 98.5515°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20151

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.5-point margin. 67.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.8%

D 23.4%

Winner: Republican by 51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	3.2%
	91% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.80

F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	412/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	67.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	34
Restaurants	38
Retail Stores	52

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	19.8 min
Drive Alone	98.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Isabel, KS

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Isabel a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Isabel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Isabel vs U.S. Average

Income: Isabel 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: Isabel 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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