Netawaka, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jackson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
158 Population 163/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $30,343 per capita
$97,000 Home Value $229,803 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Netawaka, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$30,343 per capita
Home Value
$97,000
66% below
Zillow: $229,803
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Netawaka Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
34%
Rent
82%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Netawaka a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Netawaka residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,343. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Netawaka is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,803. Median rent is $950/month, with 17.5% 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 1972.

Education

16.3% of adults in Netawaka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Netawaka has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population158
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$30,343
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$508M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,000
Rent$950
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$229,803
Housing Units63
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,150 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Netawaka was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.