Kansas
Medicine Lodge is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,518. Residents earn $54,663 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Medicine Lodge receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Medicine Lodge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Medicine Lodge is $54,663, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Medicine Lodge is $80,200, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $711 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Medicine Lodge is below the national average at 341 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,145 per 100,000, near the national average.
23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Medicine Lodge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches, including 9.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,663 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,207 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $858 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,722 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 210 |
| County GDP | $229M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,871 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.58% |
| Commute Time | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $80,200 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $88,787 |
| Census Median Rent | $711 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,871 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.58% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,121/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 341.3/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 48.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 292.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,145.3/100K |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 487.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,365.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 292.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.8 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,482 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2851°N, 98.5812°W |
| County FIPS | 20007 |
Winner: Republican by 72.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,265/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |