Kansas
Lenora is a small town in Kansas with a population of 199. Residents earn $28,036 per year, which is 63% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lenora receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lenora offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lenora is $28,036, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Lenora is $44,200, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Lenora experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $28,036 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,951 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $737 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,208 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 132 |
| County GDP | $222M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $44,200 |
| 84% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.9% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,239/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.1 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,266 ft (691 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6109°N, 100.0014°W |
| County FIPS | 20039 |
Winner: Republican by 69 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |