Mapleton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Linn County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
269 Population 538/sq mi density
$1,110 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mapleton, KS

At a Glance

Median Rent
$1,110/mo
5% below
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
93% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Mapleton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mapleton a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

2.5% of adults in Mapleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mapleton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population269
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density538/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born49.4%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$33,176
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

Home Value
Rent$1,110
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$123,881
Housing Units72
Rent Burden41.7%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,559/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation888 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Mapleton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
49.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.