Kansas
Pawnee Rock is a small town in Kansas with a population of 293. Residents earn $47,188 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pawnee Rock receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Pawnee Rock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pawnee Rock is $47,188, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Pawnee Rock is $63,500, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $592 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.
5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Pawnee Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches, including 11.5 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 | $47,188 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,688 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $940 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,634 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 890 |
| County GDP | $1,623M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 101 |
| Retail | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,054 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.96% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
| Census Median | $63,500 |
| 77% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $592 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,054 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.96% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,780/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 101 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.3 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,948 ft (594 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,046/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2649°N, 98.9824°W |
| County FIPS | 20009 |
Winner: Republican by 56.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,046/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.2% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 101 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |