Kansas
Iuka is a small town in Kansas with a population of 226. Residents earn $40,192 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Iuka receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Iuka stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Iuka is $40,192, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Iuka is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,099 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Iuka experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 89.8% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
| 24% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,192 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,240 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $938 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,704 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 384 |
| County GDP | $745M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,515 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.52% |
| Commute Time | 14.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $100,000 |
| 65% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,099 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 43.7% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,515 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.52% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,403/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.6 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,951 ft (595 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7290°N, 98.7327°W |
| County FIPS | 20151 |
Winner: Republican by 51.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 342/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 50.9% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 14.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |