At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$27,788 per capita
Home Value
$77,200
Zillow: $216,113
Median Rent
$788/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
24.5% smoking rate
How Paden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paden residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,788. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 222 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paden is $77,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,113. Median rent is $788/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
18.8% of adults in Paden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paden has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population422
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density959/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$27,788
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$304M
Avg Weekly Wage$798
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,200
Rent$788
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$216,113
Housing Units212
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death16,294/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation999 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Paden was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Shawnee Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.