Kansas
Schoenchen is a small town in Kansas with a population of 228. Residents earn $65,313 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Schoenchen receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Schoenchen stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Schoenchen is $65,313, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Schoenchen is $150,800, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Schoenchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,313 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,571 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $852 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,126 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 116 |
| County GDP | $196M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,333 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.21% |
| Commute Time | 17.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $150,800 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,333 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.21% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 17,778/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.4 inches |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,924 ft (586 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,900/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7129°N, 99.3323°W |
| County FIPS | 20165 |
Winner: Republican by 65.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.3% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,900/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |