Kansas
Mound Valley is a small town in Kansas with a population of 320. Residents earn $40,972 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mound Valley receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mound Valley has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mound Valley is $40,972, 45% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 31.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mound Valley is $46,700, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $571 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Mound Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 7.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,972 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,467 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,716 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.2% |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 498 |
| County GDP | $1,082M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 76 |
| Retail | 77 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.58% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
| Census Median | $46,700 |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $131,022 |
| Census Median Rent | $571 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.58% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,132/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 76 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 829 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2070°N, 95.4048°W |
| County FIPS | 20099 |
Winner: Republican by 38.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.6% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.5% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 76 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 77 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |