Lake Quivira, KS

Kansas · Metropolitan Area

Lake Quivira is a small town in Kansas with a population of 942. Residents earn $176,607 per year, which is 135% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
942 Population 636/sq mi density
$176,607 Median Income $118,650 per capita
$733,100 Home Value $921,840 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$176,607 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$733,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $176,607
135% higher than US avg
Home Value $733,100
160% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 77.1%
129% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.1%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

How Lake Quivira Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population942
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$176,607
Per Capita$118,650
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$15,517M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$733,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$921,840

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.5%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation916 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+77.1%
High School+99.6%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband98.5%
Libraries9

Is Lake Quivira a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Quivira receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake Quivira stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Quivira is $176,607, which is significantly higher than the national average — 135% above $75,149. This places Lake Quivira among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Quivira is $733,100, making it a premium housing market at 160% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Lake Quivira is a highly educated community — 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake Quivira experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 17.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Lake Quivira has a population of 942 with a density of 636 people per square mile. The median age is 56.5 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%).

Population

942
Total Population
636
People / sq mi
56.5yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Quivira vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Quivira vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Quivira is $176,607, which is 135% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Lake Quivira vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$176,607
135% above US avg
Per Capita Income$118,650
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
IRS Avg AGI$51,724

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,055
County GDP$15,517M

Business (County)

Restaurants295
Healthcare329
Retail441
Manufacturing175

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,809
37% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Drive Alone67.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Quivira is $733,100, 160% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $921,840.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$733,100
160% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$921,840

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied99.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,809
37% above US avg
Effective Rate0.66%
In Lake Quivira, 29.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.5% report depression. 15.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lake Quivira vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.1%
9% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma8.9%
COPD3.5%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity15.2%
Depression18.5%
Mental Distress12.7%
Physical Distress8.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death11,751/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access92.7%
Healthcare Facilities329

Crime Rates: Lake Quivira vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Safety Score

Lake Quivira has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall17.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation916 ft (279 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density636/sq mi
Coordinates39.0402°N, 94.7685°W
County FIPS20209
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 77.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (129% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 23.9-point margin. 98.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.3%
D 61.1%

Winner: Democrat by 23.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+77.1%
129% above US avg
High School+99.6%
School Test Score5.80
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density636/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.5%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities329
Restaurants295
Retail Stores441

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Drive Alone67.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.0%

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