Longton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
286 Population 242/sq mi density
$40,938 Median Income $23,329 per capita
$36,000 Home Value $188,050 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,938 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Longton, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,938
46% below
$23,329 per capita
Home Value
$36,000
87% below
Zillow: $188,050
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
54%
Home Value
13%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Longton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 6.8% (89% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population286
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans22.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,938
Per Capita$23,329
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$102M
Avg Weekly Wage$685

Housing

A+
Home Value$36,000
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$188,050
Housing Units175
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,720/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation918 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Longton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.