Kansas
Moran is a small town in Kansas with a population of 455. Residents earn $51,797 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Moran receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Moran offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Moran is $51,797, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Moran is $95,400, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $447 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Moran 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 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Moran enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 7.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 71.8% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.2% |
| 110% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,797 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,965 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $882 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,616 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 400 |
| County GDP | $703M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.27% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $95,400 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $73,526 |
| Census Median Rent | $447 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.8% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,117 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.27% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,475/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| 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 | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.0 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,107 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,083/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9165°N, 95.1714°W |
| County FIPS | 20001 |
Winner: Republican by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,083/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 69.7% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |