Iuka, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pratt County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
226 Population 342/sq mi density
$40,192 Median Income $28,240 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $120,730 Zillow
$1,099 Median Rent 43.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,192 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $1,099/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Iuka, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,192
47% below
$28,240 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $120,730
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
6% below
43.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
13% above
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
306% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Iuka Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Iuka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
35%
Rent
94%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
113%
Unemployment
406%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Iuka a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Iuka residents earn a median household income of $40,192 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,240. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 384 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Iuka is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,730. Median rent is $1,099/month, with 43.7% 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 1945.

Education

38.0% of adults in Iuka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Iuka has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population226
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,192
Per Capita$28,240
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$745M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,099
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$120,730
Housing Units126
Rent Burden43.7%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,403/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,951 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+33.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute14 min
Broadband50.9%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Iuka was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.