At a Glance
Median Income
$39,878
$25,192 per capita
Home Value
$58,000
Zillow: $96,679
Median Rent
$559/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
19.3% smoking rate
How Jewell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jewell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jewell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jewell residents earn a median household income of $39,878 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,192. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jewell is $58,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,679. Median rent is $559/month, with 18.1% 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 1938.
Education
17.0% of adults in Jewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jewell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population409
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,878
Per Capita$25,192
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$699
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,000
Rent$559
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$96,679
Housing Units211
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,555 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Jewell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.