Natoma, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rooks County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
371 Population 883/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $28,074 per capita
$25,900 Home Value $76,743 Zillow
$619 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$25,900 home value, $619/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Natoma, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$28,074 per capita
Home Value
$25,900
91% below
Zillow: $76,743
Median Rent
$619/mo
47% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Natoma Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
9%
Rent
53%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Natoma a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Natoma residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,074. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 202 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Natoma is $25,900 , 91% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $76,743. Median rent is $619/month, with 9.0% 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 1944.

Education

20.2% of adults in Natoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Natoma has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population371
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$28,074
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$230M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$25,900
Rent$619
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$76,743
Housing Units267
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,137/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,829 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute13 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Natoma was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.369 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.