At a Glance
Median Income
$42,500
$24,178 per capita
Median Rent
$370/mo
13.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
1,466/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
272 sunny days/yr
How Parnell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parnell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parnell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parnell residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,178. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Parnell reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,466/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Parnell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parnell has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population213
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$24,178
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty17.3%
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$370
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$244,665
Housing Units130
Rent Burden13.9%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property1,466/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days272/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,033 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Parnell was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (79 miles).
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.