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Lake Quivira, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wyandotte County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
942 Population 636/sq mi density
$176,607 Median Income $118,650 per capita
$733,100 Home Value $921,840 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$176,607 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$733,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Quivira, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$176,607
135% above
$118,650 per capita
Home Value
$733,100
160% above
Zillow: $921,840
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.1%
129% above
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
235%
Home Value
260%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
229%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Quivira a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
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 $921,840. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Lake Quivira reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 425/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population942
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$921,840
Housing Units418
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property425/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death11,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI39 (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
Broadband98.5%
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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.