New Salem, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
24
Population
65/sq mi density
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New Salem, KS
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
How New Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Salem a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in New Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Salem has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population24
Density65/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$132,803
Housing Units22
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,887/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation1,267 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband54.2%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
45.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.