At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$30,864 per capita
Home Value
$154,200
Zillow: $228,544
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
15.2% smoking rate
How Smolan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smolan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smolan a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smolan residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,864. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,583 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smolan is $154,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,544. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
33.6% of adults in Smolan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smolan has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population171
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,555/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$30,864
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$3,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$975
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,200
Rent$1,016
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$228,544
Housing Units86
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation1,282 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Smolan was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.