Kansas
Solomon is a small town in Kansas with a population of 945. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Solomon receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Solomon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Solomon is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Solomon is $121,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Solomon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 12.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,711 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $855 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,265 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 563 |
| County GDP | $854M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,558 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.94% |
| Commute Time | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $121,000 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $177,938 |
| Census Median Rent | $683 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,558 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.94% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,197/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,186 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,099/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9215°N, 97.3692°W |
| County FIPS | 20041 |
Winner: Republican by 55 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,099/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |