Turon, KS

Kansas

Turon is a small town in Kansas with a population of 290. Residents earn $51,607 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
290 Population 644/sq mi density
$51,607 Median Income $26,979 per capita
$47,000 Home Value $46,572 Zillow
$563 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,607 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,000 home value, $563/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,607
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $47,000
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.9%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $563
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.5%
39% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

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

People

Population290
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density644/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,607
Per Capita$26,979
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$745M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,000
Rent$563
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$46,572
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation1,764 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+79.4%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Libraries1

Is Turon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Turon receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Turon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Turon is $51,607, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Turon is $47,000, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Turon 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 33.2 inches, including 8.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Turon has a population of 290 with a density of 644 people per square mile. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.4%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

290
Total Population
644
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Turon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.4%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.6%
28% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Turon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Turon is $51,607, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Turon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,607
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,979
Avg Weekly Wage$938
IRS Avg AGI$71,704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg
Establishments (County)384
County GDP$745M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare34
Retail52
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,515
29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate9.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Work from Home3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Turon is $47,000, 83% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $46,572.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$47,000
83% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$46,572

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below US avg
Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,515
29% above US avg
Effective Rate9.61%
In Turon, 44.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 29.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Turon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.5%
39% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity29.4%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death9,403/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access82.6%
Healthcare Facilities34

Crime Rates: Turon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Turon 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 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall8.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,764 ft (538 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density644/sq mi
Coordinates37.8075°N, 98.4278°W
County FIPS20151
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.8%
D 23.4%

Winner: Republican by 51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
8% below US avg
High School+79.4%
School Test Score5.80
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density644/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities34
Restaurants38
Retail Stores52

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Work from Home3.1%

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