Little River, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rice County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
427 Population 1,095/sq mi density
$60,500 Median Income $27,225 per capita
$110,800 Home Value $161,676 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $740/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Little River, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,500
19% below
$27,225 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
61% below
Zillow: $161,676
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Little River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
39%
Rent
64%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Little River 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

Little River residents earn a median household income of $60,500 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,225. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 356 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Little River is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,676. Median rent is $740/month, with 13.8% 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 1943.

Education

12.7% of adults in Little River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Little River has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population427
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,095/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,500
Per Capita$27,225
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent$740
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$161,676
Housing Units181
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,618 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Little River was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.