Kansas
Jewell is a small town in Kansas with a population of 409. Residents earn $39,878 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jewell receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Jewell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jewell is $39,878, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Jewell is $58,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $559 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Jewell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,878 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,192 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $699 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,670 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 110 |
| County GDP | $143M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $58,000 |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $84,277 |
| Census Median Rent | $559 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Studio | $643 |
| 1 Bedroom | $712 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $877 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,132 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,276 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.3% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,581/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 4.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.3 inches |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6716°N, 98.1524°W |
| County FIPS | 20089 |
Winner: Republican by 75.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.25 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |