Median Income $62,500

17% lower than US avg

Home Value $67,500

76% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 19.0%

44% lower than US avg

Median Rent $244

79% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.3%

26% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.6%

28% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.3%

49% lower than US avg

How Luray Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population159

Median Age63.6 yrs

Density482/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 84%

Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+

Median Income$62,500

Per Capita$32,726

Unemployment4.6%

Poverty6.3%

County GDP$184M

Commute14 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$67,500

Rent$244

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units106

Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity40.3%

Uninsured9.1%

Smoking16.8%

Depression23.1%

Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain28.6 in/yr

Sunny Days326/yr

Elevation1,590 ft (485 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+19.0%

High School+94.9%

Graduate+4.2%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%

Commute14 min

Broadband72.0%

Libraries2

Is Luray a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Luray receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Luray offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Luray is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Luray is $67,500, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $244 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Luray experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Luray has a population of 159 with a density of 482 people per square mile. The median age is 63.6 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.3%), with 11.9% Hispanic.

Population

159

Total Population

482

People / sq mi

63.6yrs

Median Age

63% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%

Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Luray vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	92.3%
	18% above US avg
Spanish	7.7%
	43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Luray vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Luray is $62,500, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Luray vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$62,500
	17% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$32,726
Avg Weekly Wage	$797
IRS Avg AGI	$58,684

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.6%
	28% above US avg
Poverty Rate	6.3%
	49% below US avg
Establishments (County)	169
County GDP	$184M

Business (County)

Restaurants	5
Healthcare	15
Retail	21
Manufacturing	4

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	13.9 min
Drive Alone	50.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Luray is $67,500, 76% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $244 (79% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$67,500
	76% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$244
	79% below US avg
Rent Burden	9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	87.5%
Housing Units	106
Median Year Built	1955

Property Tax

In Luray, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. 16.8% are current smokers. 23.1% report depression. 26.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Luray vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.3%
	26% above US avg
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart Disease	5.7%
High Blood Pressure	31.2%
Asthma	10.8%
COPD	6.7%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.8%
	20% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.5%
Physical Inactivity	26.4%
Depression	23.1%
Mental Distress	18.9%
Physical Distress	12.7%
Short Sleep	34.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.6%
Uninsured	9.1%
	6% above US avg
Checkup Rate	74.0%
Dental Visits	56.6%
Premature Death	9,625/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	41.7%
Healthcare Facilities	15

Luray has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.6 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.2°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	28.6 inches
	25% below US avg
Snowfall	17.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,590 ft (485 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	482/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1150°N, 98.6922°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20141

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 68.6-point margin. 72.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.3%

D 14.7%

Winner: Republican by 68.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	19.0%
	44% below US avg
High School+	94.9%
Graduate Degree+	4.2%
School Test Score	5.80

C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	482/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	72.0%
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	15
Restaurants	5
Retail Stores	21

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	13.9 min
Drive Alone	50.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.7%

Luray, KS

How Luray Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Luray a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Luray vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Luray vs U.S. Average

Income: Luray vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Luray vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities