Labette, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
23 Population 105/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $26,174 per capita
$45,000 Home Value $72,099 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Labette, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$26,174 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
84% below
Zillow: $72,099
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Labette Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Labette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Labette a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Labette residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,174. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Labette is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $72,099. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

4.5% of adults in Labette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Labette has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population23
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$26,174
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,082M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$72,099
Housing Units14
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation865 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband45.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Labette was built in 1975.
44.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.