New Cambria, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
131 Population 728/sq mi density
$88,601 Median Income $48,395 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $254,416 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,601 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $1,101/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

New Cambria, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,601
18% above
$48,395 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
54% below
Zillow: $254,416
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How New Cambria Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
46%
Rent
95%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Cambria 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

New Cambria residents earn a median household income of $88,601 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,395. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,583 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Cambria is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,416. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 17.6% 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 1980.

Education

10.0% of adults in New Cambria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Cambria 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 29.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population131
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,601
Per Capita$48,395
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$3,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$975

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$1,101
Ownership35.1%
Zillow$254,416
Housing Units104
Rent Burden17.6%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation1,195 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute40 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in New Cambria was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.