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Mound Valley, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County
Mound Valley, KS
At a Glance
How Mound Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mound Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mound Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mound Valley residents earn a median household income of $40,972 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,467. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mound Valley is $46,700 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,022. Median rent is $571/month, with 24.2% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Mound Valley reports 227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 510/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Mound Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mound Valley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.