At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$35,162 per capita
Home Value
$25,800
Zillow: $102,259
Violent Crime
396/100K
2,895/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Radium Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Radium's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Radium a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Radium residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,162. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 174 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Radium is $25,800 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,259. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Radium reports 396 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,895/100K.
Education
7.7% of adults in Radium hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Radium has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population13
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$35,162
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$289M
Avg Weekly Wage$846
Housing
A+
Home Value$25,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$102,259
Housing Units10
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
F
Violent396/100K
Property2,895/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain27.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,950 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Broadband7.0%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Radium was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.