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Jewell, KS
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Jewell, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Jewell a Good Place to Live?
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 1.3% (64% 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 $84,277. 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.
Safety & Crime
Jewell reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,116/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.