Langdon, KS

Kansas

Langdon is a small town in Kansas with a population of 32. Residents earn $48,333 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
32 Population 320/sq mi density
$48,333 Median Income $27,041 per capita
$37,800 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,800 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,333
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $37,800
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.2%
88% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 37.5%
202% higher than US avg

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

People

Population32
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans24.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$27,041
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$3,428M
Commute49 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain30.3 in/yr
Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+87.5%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute49 min
Broadband18.0%
Libraries9

Is Langdon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Langdon receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Langdon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Langdon is $48,333, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 37.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Langdon is $37,800, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Langdon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches, including 9.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Langdon has a population of 32 with a density of 320 people per square mile. The median age is 52.3 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.4%), with 15.6% Hispanic.

Population

32
Total Population
320
People / sq mi
52.3yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.5%
Female 62.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Langdon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Langdon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Langdon is $48,333, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes.

Income: Langdon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,333
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,041
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$61,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate37.5%
202% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,685
County GDP$3,428M

Business (County)

Restaurants136
Healthcare169
Retail226
Manufacturing89

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate13.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.6 min
Drive Alone25.0%
Public Transit68.8%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Langdon is $37,800, 87% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$37,800
87% below US avg

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-Occupied88.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,983
42% above US avg
Effective Rate13.18%
Langdon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.3 inches
20% below US avg
Snowfall9.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density320/sq mi
Coordinates37.8532°N, 98.3242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20155
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.5-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.3%
D 31.8%

Winner: Republican by 34.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.2%
88% below US avg
High School+87.5%
School Test Score5.80
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density320/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities169
Restaurants136
Retail Stores226

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.6 min
Drive Alone25.0%
Public Transit68.8%
Work from Home0.0%

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