Minneola, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Meade County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
703 Population 1,528/sq mi density
$65,417 Median Income $33,663 per capita
$95,700 Home Value $136,977 Zillow
$977 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,417 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,700 home value, $977/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Minneola, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,417
13% below
$33,663 per capita
Home Value
$95,700
66% below
Zillow: $136,977
Median Rent
$977/mo
16% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
7% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Minneola Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Minneola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
34%
Rent
84%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Minneola a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Minneola residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,663. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Minneola is $95,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,977. Median rent is $977/month, with 19.2% 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 1962.

Education

31.5% of adults in Minneola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Minneola has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population703
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,528/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$33,663
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$318M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,700
Rent$977
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$136,977
Housing Units329
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,432/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation2,550 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Minneola was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.