Kansas
Protection is a small town in Kansas with a population of 504. Residents earn $63,676 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Protection receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Protection stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Protection is $63,676, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Protection is $55,900, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Protection enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,676 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,576 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $795 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,675 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 94 |
| County GDP | $71M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $55,900 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $80,349 |
| Census Median Rent | $475 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,221/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 44.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.3 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2004°N, 99.4808°W |
| County FIPS | 20033 |
Winner: Republican by 68.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 542/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |