Kansas
Mentor is a small town in Kansas with a population of 85. Residents earn $69,583 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mentor receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Mentor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mentor is $69,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mentor is $182,500, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mentor is a highly educated community — 77.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Mentor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,583 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,352 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $975 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,003 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,583 |
| County GDP | $3,875M |
| Restaurants | 156 |
| Healthcare | 176 |
| Retail | 217 |
| Manufacturing | 70 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,810 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.64% |
| Commute Time | 36.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $182,500 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,810 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.64% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,658/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 176 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7407°N, 97.5979°W |
| County FIPS | 20169 |
Winner: Republican by 31.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 77.6% |
| 130% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 53.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 176 |
| Restaurants | 156 |
| Retail Stores | 217 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 36.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |