Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Melvern is a small town in Kansas with a population of 304. Residents earn $57,250 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Melvern receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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, long commute times, high obesity rates. Melvern offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Melvern is $57,250, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Melvern is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $539 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Melvern enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,250 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,687 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $746 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,496 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 370 |
| County GDP | $417M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,914 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.35% |
| Commute Time | 36.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $90,000 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,135 |
| Census Median Rent | $539 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.6% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,914 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.35% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,634/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 42.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,018 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5073°N, 95.6378°W |
| County FIPS | 20139 |
Winner: Republican by 48 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 43 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 36.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |