Mahaska, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Republic County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
40 Population 182/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mahaska, KS

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mahaska Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mahaska's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mahaska a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

25.0% of adults in Mahaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mahaska has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population40
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density182/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$41,880
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$396M
Avg Weekly Wage$780

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$92,432
Housing Units44
Rent Burden20.7%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain31.1 in/yr
Elevation1,600 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute33 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Mahaska was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.