Kansas
Palco is a small town in Kansas with a population of 214. Residents earn $52,292 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Palco receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Palco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Palco is $52,292, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Palco is $69,500, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $538 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Palco experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches, including 17.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,292 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,386 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $858 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,119 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 202 |
| County GDP | $230M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.32% |
| Commute Time | 14.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $69,500 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $128,658 |
| Census Median Rent | $538 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.32% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,137/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.2 inches |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,277 ft (694 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2532°N, 99.5635°W |
| County FIPS | 20163 |
Winner: Republican by 71.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 793/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 14.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |