Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Paxico is a small town in Kansas with a population of 231. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paxico receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Paxico offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Paxico is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Paxico is $132,000, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $342 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Paxico 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 | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,035 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,037 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 83% 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 | 3.27% |
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $132,000 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $246,615 |
| Census Median Rent | $342 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.1% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,316 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.27% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| 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 | 990 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0689°N, 96.1670°W |
| County FIPS | 20149 |
Winner: Republican by 47.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.7% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,540/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 86 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 28.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |