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Uniontown, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Bourbon County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
492 Population 2,343/sq mi density
$51,750 Median Income $17,726 per capita
$49,300 Home Value $131,246 Zillow
$752 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,750 median income, 2.4% 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: $131,246
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
15.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

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
67%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Uniontown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 2.4% (33% below 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 $131,246. 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.

Safety & Crime

Uniontown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age18.0 yrs
Density2,343/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,750
Per Capita$17,726
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$749M
Avg Weekly Wage$824

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,300
Rent$752
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$131,246
Housing Units99
Rent Burden15.4%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband95.0%
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.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.