At a Glance
Median Income
$176,607
$118,650 per capita
Home Value
$733,100
Zillow: $994,518
Bachelor's Degree+
77.1%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
8.2% smoking rate
How Lake Quivira Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Quivira's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Quivira a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Quivira residents earn a median household income of $176,607 , which is 135% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $118,650. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,055 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Quivira is $733,100 , 160% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $994,518. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
77.1% of adults in Lake Quivira hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(129% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Quivira has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population942
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$176,607
Per Capita$118,650
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A
Home Value$733,100
Rent
Ownership99.2%
Zillow$994,518
Housing Units418
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death11,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation916 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.1%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+26.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Quivira was built in 1958.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.