Uniontown, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Bourbon County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
492 Population 2,343/sq mi density
$51,750 Median Income $17,726 per capita
$49,300 Home Value $144,517 Zillow
$752 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,750 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,300 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Uniontown, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,750
31% below
$17,726 per capita
Home Value
$49,300
83% below
Zillow: $144,517
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
15.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Uniontown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
17%
Rent
65%
Poverty
133%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Uniontown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Uniontown residents earn a median household income of $51,750 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,726. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 406 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Uniontown is $49,300 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,517. Median rent is $752/month, with 15.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

20.7% of adults in Uniontown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Uniontown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age18.0 yrs
Density2,343/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,750
Per Capita$17,726
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$749M
Avg Weekly Wage$824

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,300
Rent$752
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$144,517
Housing Units99
Rent Burden15.4%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,705/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
Elevation891 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Uniontown was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.