Moundridge, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,654 Population 1,054/sq mi density
$72,130 Median Income $34,215 per capita
$166,500 Home Value $238,900 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,130 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,500 home value, $756/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Moundridge, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,130
4% below
$34,215 per capita
Home Value
$166,500
41% below
Zillow: $238,900
Median Rent
$756/mo
35% below
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
615/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
12% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Moundridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Moundridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
59%
Rent
65%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moundridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Moundridge residents earn a median household income of $72,130 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,215. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 849 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moundridge is $166,500 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,900. Median rent is $756/month, with 22.1% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Moundridge reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 615/100K.

Education

29.7% of adults in Moundridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moundridge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,654
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density1,054/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,130
Per Capita$34,215
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$922

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,500
Rent$756
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$238,900
Housing Units824
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property615/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,470 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute13 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Moundridge was founded in 1876.
The median home in Moundridge was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.