Kansas
Radium is a small town in Kansas with a population of 13. Residents earn $54,375 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Radium receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Radium offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Radium is $54,375, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 23.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Radium is $25,800, 91% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Radium 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 | $54,375 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,162 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $846 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,567 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 174 |
| County GDP | $289M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.69% |
| Commute Time | 29.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $25,800 |
| 91% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.69% |
| 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 | 1,950 ft (594 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1738°N, 98.8945°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20185 |
Winner: Republican by 64 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.7% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 7.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |