McLouth, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Leavenworth County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
891 Population 1,536/sq mi density
$70,703 Median Income $30,296 per capita
$164,400 Home Value $362,994 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,703 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,400 home value, $1,071/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

McLouth, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,703
6% below
$30,296 per capita
Home Value
$164,400
42% below
Zillow: $362,994
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
8% below
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How McLouth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
58%
Rent
92%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McLouth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McLouth residents earn a median household income of $70,703 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,296. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,756 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McLouth is $164,400 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,994. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 24.1% 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 1974.

Education

15.4% of adults in McLouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McLouth has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population891
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,536/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,703
Per Capita$30,296
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$4,052M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,400
Rent$1,071
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$362,994
Housing Units381
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,274/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,167 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute39 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in McLouth was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.