Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Mission Hills is a small town in Kansas with a population of 3,556. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mission Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mission Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mission Hills is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Mission Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mission Hills is $1,183,200, making it a premium housing market at 320% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Mission Hills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,555 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
Mission Hills is a highly educated community — 87.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Mission Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 11.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $244,630 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,269 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,724 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,055 |
| County GDP | $15,517M |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Healthcare | 329 |
| Retail | 441 |
| Manufacturing | 175 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,809 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.41% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 25.9% |
| Census Median | $1,183,200 |
| 320% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,571,143 |
| Median List Price | $1,350,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $384 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,809 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.41% |
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.9% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Mental Distress | 12.1% |
| Physical Distress | 7.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,751/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 329 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,554.7/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 444.2/100K |
| Theft | 943.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 166.6/100K |
| Arson | 27.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,743/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0140°N, 94.6176°W |
| County FIPS | 20209 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 87.1% |
| 158% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,743/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 329 |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Retail Stores | 441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 25.9% |