Kansas
Natoma is a small town in Kansas with a population of 371. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Natoma receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Natoma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Natoma is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Natoma is $25,900, 91% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $619 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Natoma experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches, including 19.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,250 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,074 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $858 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,119 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 202 |
| County GDP | $230M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 14.29% |
| Commute Time | 12.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $25,900 |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $71,068 |
| Census Median Rent | $619 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 14.29% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,137/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.1 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,829 ft (557 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1885°N, 99.0242°W |
| County FIPS | 20163 |
Winner: Republican by 71.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 12.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |