Mound Valley, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
320 Population 500/sq mi density
$40,972 Median Income $26,467 per capita
$46,700 Home Value $139,805 Zillow
$571 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$40,972 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,700 home value, $571/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mound Valley, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,972
45% below
$26,467 per capita
Home Value
$46,700
83% below
Zillow: $139,805
Median Rent
$571/mo
51% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
77% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
31.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
55%
Home Value
17%
Rent
49%
Poverty
252%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mound Valley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 8.1% (125% 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 $139,805. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population320
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$40,972
Per Capita$26,467
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty31.2%
County GDP$1,082M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

A+
Home Value$46,700
Rent$571
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$139,805
Housing Units175
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation829 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Mound Valley was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.