Timken, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
47 Population 362/sq mi density
$39,375 Median Income $26,847 per capita
$54,300 Home Value $66,234 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 23.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Timken, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,375
48% below
$26,847 per capita
Home Value
$54,300
81% below
Zillow: $66,234
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
23.5%
553% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Timken Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Timken's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
653%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Timken a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Timken residents earn a median household income of $39,375 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,847. The unemployment rate stands at 23.5% (553% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Timken is $54,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $66,234. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

17.1% of adults in Timken hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Timken has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population47
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,375
Per Capita$26,847
Unemployment23.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$196M
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,300
Rent
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$66,234
Housing Units19
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death17,778/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,960 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Timken was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.