Kansas
Lone Elm is a small town in Kansas with a population of 34. Residents earn $56,369 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lone Elm receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Lone Elm offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lone Elm is $56,369, 25% below the national average of $75,149. At 70.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lone Elm is $28,200, 90% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Lone Elm experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,369 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,924 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,566 |
| Unemployment | 70.0% |
| 1844% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 259 |
| County GDP | $501M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,111 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 14.58% |
| Commute Time | 38.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 40.0% |
| Census Median | $28,200 |
| 90% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,111 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 14.58% |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,104 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 486/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0796°N, 95.2431°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20003 |
Winner: Republican by 59.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.3% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 486/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 27.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 38.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 40.0% |