At a Glance
Home Value
$216,200
Zillow: $190,615
Median Rent
$975/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
15.9% smoking rate
How Little Ponderosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Little Ponderosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Little Ponderosa a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Little Ponderosa is $216,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,615. Median rent is $975/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
6.1% of adults in Little Ponderosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Little Ponderosa has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population323
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density431/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born18.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$38,075
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$535M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
Home Value$216,200
Rent$975
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$190,615
Housing Units129
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation2,801 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 7%
Commute16 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Little Ponderosa was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
18.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.