At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$27,793 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $88,529
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.9% smoking rate
How Longford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Longford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Longford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Longford residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,793. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 284 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Longford is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,529. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
11.1% of adults in Longford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Longford has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population44
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$27,793
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$352M
Avg Weekly Wage$772
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$88,529
Housing Units30
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
Elevation1,361 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute45 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Longford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.