Liebenthal, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
85 Population 773/sq mi density
$48,333 Median Income $32,872 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $95,975 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,333 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Liebenthal, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,333
36% below
$32,872 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
75% below
Zillow: $95,975
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Liebenthal Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Liebenthal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Liebenthal a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Liebenthal residents earn a median household income of $48,333 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,872. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Liebenthal is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,975. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

22.6% of adults in Liebenthal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Liebenthal has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population85
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density773/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$32,872
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$196M
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$95,975
Housing Units56
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death17,778/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain24.2 in/yr
Elevation1,974 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Liebenthal was built in 1957.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.