Kansas
Little River is a small town in Kansas with a population of 427. Residents earn $60,500 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Little River receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Little River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Little River is $60,500, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Little River is $110,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Little River is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 366 per 100,000, 81% below the national average.
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Little River enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches, including 9.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,500 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,225 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,022 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 356 |
| County GDP | $949M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,058 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.76% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $110,800 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $150,498 |
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,058 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.76% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 365.6/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 182.8/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 182.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.0 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,618 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,095/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3982°N, 98.0149°W |
| County FIPS | 20159 |
Winner: Republican by 56.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,095/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |