Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Onaga is a small town in Kansas with a population of 680. Residents earn $46,042 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Onaga receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Onaga stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Onaga is $46,042, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Onaga is $95,400, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Onaga experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,042 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,071 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,037 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 747 |
| County GDP | $1,591M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 86 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,316 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.52% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $95,400 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $110,857 |
| Median List Price | $256,950 |
| Median List Price | $256,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $159 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $855 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.3% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,316 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.52% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.7 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,113 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,030/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4893°N, 96.1702°W |
| County FIPS | 20149 |
Winner: Republican by 47.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.3% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,030/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 71.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |