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Medicine Lodge, KS
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Medicine Lodge, KS
At a Glance
How Medicine Lodge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medicine Lodge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Medicine Lodge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Medicine Lodge residents earn a median household income of $54,663 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,207. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 210 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medicine Lodge is $80,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,787. Median rent is $711/month, with 31.0% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Medicine Lodge reports 341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,145/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Medicine Lodge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medicine Lodge has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.