At a Glance
Median Income
$66,071
$23,124 per capita
Home Value
$126,000
Zillow: $281,610
Median Rent
$875/mo
14.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.8% smoking rate
How Pomona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pomona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pomona a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pomona residents earn a median household income of $66,071 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,124. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 711 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pomona is $126,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,610. Median rent is $875/month, with 14.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
18.7% of adults in Pomona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pomona has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,210
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,287/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,071
Per Capita$23,124
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$1,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,000
Rent$875
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$281,610
Housing Units462
Rent Burden14.9%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation949 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Pomona was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.