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La Cygne, KS
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La Cygne, KS
At a Glance
How La Cygne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Cygne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is La Cygne a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Cygne residents earn a median household income of $57,233 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,761. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Cygne is $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,003. Median rent is $864/month, with 21.4% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
La Cygne reports 343 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,541/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in La Cygne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Cygne has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.