Kansas · Metropolitan Area
La Cygne is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,368. Residents earn $57,233 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, La Cygne receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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, long commute times, high obesity rates. La Cygne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in La Cygne is $57,233, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in La Cygne is $123,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
La Cygne 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 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,233 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,761 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $959 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,620 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 259 |
| County GDP | $576M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,380 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.75% |
| Commute Time | 40.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $123,000 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,003 |
| $/Sq Ft | $138 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $864 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,380 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.75% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,559/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 836 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 894/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3478°N, 94.7618°W |
| County FIPS | 20107 |
Winner: Republican by 64.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.6% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 894/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 40.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |