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Montezuma, KS
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Montezuma, KS
At a Glance
How Montezuma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montezuma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Montezuma a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Montezuma residents earn a median household income of $56,607 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,723. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montezuma is $119,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,027. Median rent is $839/month, with 40.3% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Montezuma reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Montezuma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 53.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montezuma has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.