Timken, KS

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.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
47 Population 362/sq mi density
$39,375 Median Income $26,847 per capita
$54,300 Home Value
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,300 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,375
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $54,300
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.1%
49% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.9%
147% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
49% lower than US avg

How Timken Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population47
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,375
Per Capita$26,847
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$196M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation1,960 ft (597 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries4

Is Timken a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Timken has a population of 47 with a density of 362 people per square mile. The median age is 55.4 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83%).

Population

47
Total Population
362
People / sq mi
55.4yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Timken vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Timken vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Timken is $39,375, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Timken vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,375
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,847
Avg Weekly Wage$852
IRS Avg AGI$56,126

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)116
County GDP$196M

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare10
Retail17
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,333
5% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Timken is $54,300, 81% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$54,300
81% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,333
5% below US avg
Effective Rate6.14%
Timken has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.5 inches
28% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,960 ft (597 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates38.4732°N, 99.1780°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20165
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 65.4-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.9%
D 16.4%

Winner: Republican by 65.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
49% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.80
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density362/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities10
Restaurants4
Retail Stores17

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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