Medicine Lodge, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Barber County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,518 Population 1,265/sq mi density
$54,663 Median Income $33,207 per capita
$80,200 Home Value $100,346 Zillow
$711 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,663 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,200 home value, $711/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Medicine Lodge, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,663
27% below
$33,207 per capita
Home Value
$80,200
72% below
Zillow: $100,346
Median Rent
$711/mo
39% below
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
28%
Rent
61%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Medicine Lodge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.3% (8% 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 $100,346. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,125/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,518
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,265/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,663
Per Capita$33,207
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$229M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,200
Rent$711
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$100,346
Housing Units852
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,125/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,121/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain27.8 in/yr
Elevation1,482 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute14 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Medicine Lodge was founded in 1874.
The median home in Medicine Lodge was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.