Kansas
Timken is a small town in Kansas with a population of 47. Residents earn $39,375 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Timken receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Timken offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Timken is $39,375, 48% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Timken is $54,300, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.1% 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.
Timken enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,375 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,847 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $852 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,126 |
| Unemployment | 8.9% |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 49% 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 | 6.14% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $54,300 |
| 81% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,333 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.14% |
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.5 inches |
| 28% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,960 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4732°N, 99.1780°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20165 |
Winner: Republican by 65.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 362/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 25.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |