Moline, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
375 Population 1,103/sq mi density
$33,125 Median Income $26,146 per capita
$28,300 Home Value $76,117 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$33,125 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,300 home value, $625/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Moline, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,125
56% below
$26,146 per capita
Home Value
$28,300
90% below
Zillow: $76,117
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
275% above
26.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Moline Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
10%
Rent
54%
Poverty
216%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
375%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moline a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Moline residents earn a median household income of $33,125 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,146. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moline is $28,300 , 90% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $76,117. Median rent is $625/month, with 33.3% 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 1938.

Education

9.8% of adults in Moline hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moline has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population375
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density1,103/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$33,125
Per Capita$26,146
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty26.8%
County GDP$102M
Avg Weekly Wage$685

Housing

A+
Home Value$28,300
Rent$625
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$76,117
Housing Units182
Rent Burden33.3%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,720/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,053 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Moline was built in 1938.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.