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Narka, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Republic County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
62 Population 388/sq mi density
$28,125 Median Income $21,656 per capita
$15,500 Home Value $92,432 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
366 Violent Crime/100K 3,194 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$28,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$15,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Narka, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,125
63% below
$21,656 per capita
Home Value
$15,500
95% below
Zillow: $92,432
Violent Crime
366/100K
4% below
3,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Narka Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
37%
Home Value
5%
Poverty
220%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
96%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Narka a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Narka residents earn a median household income of $28,125 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,656. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Narka is $15,500 , 95% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,432. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Narka reports 366 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,194/100K.

Education

9.1% of adults in Narka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Narka has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population62
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans55.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,125
Per Capita$21,656
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$396M
Avg Weekly Wage$780

Housing

A+
Home Value$15,500
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$92,432
Housing Units44
Rent Burden20.7%

Crime

F
Violent366/100K
Property3,194/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,585 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Narka was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.