Kansas
New Strawn is a small town in Kansas with a population of 408. Residents earn $110,000 per year, which is 46% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Strawn receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. New Strawn stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Strawn is $110,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places New Strawn among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.5% 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 New Strawn is $157,500, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
New Strawn enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,000 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,724 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,304 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,139 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 260 |
| County GDP | $928M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,477 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.57% |
| Commute Time | 12.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $157,500 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $222,109 |
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,477 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.57% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,566/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,114 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2640°N, 95.7427°W |
| County FIPS | 20031 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 516/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 43 |
| Avg Commute | 12.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |