Linwood, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Leavenworth County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
317 Population 537/sq mi density
$63,902 Median Income $31,199 per capita
$210,000 Home Value $457,671 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,902 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$210,000 home value, $933/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Linwood, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,902
15% below
$31,199 per capita
Home Value
$210,000
26% below
Zillow: $457,671
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Linwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
74%
Rent
80%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Linwood 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

Linwood residents earn a median household income of $63,902 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,199. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,756 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Linwood is $210,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $457,671. Median rent is $933/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

21.4% of adults in Linwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Linwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population317
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density537/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,902
Per Capita$31,199
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$4,052M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,000
Rent$933
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$457,671
Housing Units187
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,274/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation805 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute35 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Linwood was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.