Radium, KS

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
13 Population 325/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $35,162 per capita
$25,800 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$25,800 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,375
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $25,800
91% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.1%
86% higher than US avg

How Radium Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 69%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$35,162
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$289M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$25,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,950 ft (594 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+84.6%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute29 min
Broadband7.0%
Libraries3

Is Radium a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Radium has a population of 13 with a density of 325 people per square mile. The median age is 64.5 years, 66% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.2%).

Population

13
Total Population
325
People / sq mi
64.5yrs
Median Age
66% above US avg
0.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Radium vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Radium vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Radium is $54,375, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Radium vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,375
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,162
Avg Weekly Wage$846
IRS Avg AGI$55,567

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate23.1%
86% above US avg
Establishments (County)174
County GDP$289M

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare13
Retail19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,500
29% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate9.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Radium is $25,800, 91% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,800
91% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,500
29% below US avg
Effective Rate9.69%
Radium has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.3 inches
28% below US avg
Snowfall11.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,950 ft (594 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates38.1738°N, 98.8945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20185
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 64-point margin. 7.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.1%
D 17.1%

Winner: Republican by 64 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+84.6%
School Test Score5.80
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density325/sq mi
Total Area0.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access7.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants10
Retail Stores19

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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