Mayetta, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
347 Population 1,928/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $40,885 per capita
$68,300 Home Value $311,064 Zillow
$1,375 Median Rent 42.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,300 home value, $1,375/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mayetta, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$40,885 per capita
Home Value
$68,300
76% below
Zillow: $311,064
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
18% above
42.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Mayetta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
24%
Rent
118%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
311%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mayetta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mayetta residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,885. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mayetta is $68,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,064. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 42.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

19.2% of adults in Mayetta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mayetta has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population347
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,928/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$40,885
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$508M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,300
Rent$1,375
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$311,064
Housing Units161
Rent Burden42.7%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,192 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mayetta was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.