Kansas
Montezuma is a small town in Kansas with a population of 878. Residents earn $56,607 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Montezuma receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Montezuma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Montezuma is $56,607, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Montezuma is $119,000, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 53.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Montezuma experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 71.7% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.3% |
| 111% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,607 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,723 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,000 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,968 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $997M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,767 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.01% |
| Commute Time | 11.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $119,000 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $253,027 |
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 40.3% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,767 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.01% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,692/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.7 inches |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5924°N, 100.4501°W |
| County FIPS | 20069 |
Winner: Republican by 69 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 53.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 861/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 11.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |