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Longton, KS
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Longton, KS
At a Glance
How Longton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Longton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Longton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Longton residents earn a median household income of $40,938 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,329. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Longton is $36,000 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,050. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Longton reports 549 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,279/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Longton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Longton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.