Kansas
Talmage is a small town in Kansas with a population of 94. Residents earn $60,313 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Talmage receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Talmage offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Talmage is $60,313, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Talmage is $173,200, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Talmage experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches, including 10.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,313 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,917 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $772 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,464 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 284 |
| County GDP | $352M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,450 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.99% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $173,200 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,450 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.99% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.9 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,215 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0269°N, 97.2597°W |
| County FIPS | 20027 |
Winner: Republican by 55.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.7% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 940/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 54.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |