Kansas
Longford is a small town in Kansas with a population of 44. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Longford receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Longford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Longford is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Longford is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Longford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches, including 10.8 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 | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,793 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $772 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,464 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 284 |
| County GDP | $352M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,450 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.75% |
| Commute Time | 45.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,450 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.75% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.9 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,361 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1721°N, 97.3291°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20027 |
Winner: Republican by 55.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 314/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 24.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 45.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |