Median Income $65,703

13% lower than US avg

Home Value $37,500

87% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.0%

53% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.1%

3% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.4%

73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population119

Median Age32.3 yrs

Density496/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 97%

Veterans98.0%

Economy

Median Income$65,703

Per Capita$39,253

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty3.4%

County GDP$174M

Commute17 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$37,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units91

Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity31.1%

Uninsured7.4%

Smoking14.6%

Depression19.3%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain22.6 in/yr

Sunny Days326/yr

Elevation2,619 ft (798 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.0%

High School+98.7%

Graduate+1.3%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 13%

Commute17 min

Broadband67.0%

Libraries1

Is Utica a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Utica receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Utica offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Utica is $65,703, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Utica is $37,500, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Utica experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches, including 15.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Utica has a population of 119 with a density of 496 people per square mile. The median age is 32.3 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

119

Total Population

496

People / sq mi

32.3yrs

Median Age

17% below US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%

Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Utica vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.2%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.8%
	79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Utica vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Utica is $65,703, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Utica vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$65,703
	13% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,253
Avg Weekly Wage	$905
IRS Avg AGI	$70,331

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.4%
	73% below US avg
Establishments (County)	87
County GDP	$174M

Business (County)

Restaurants	4
Healthcare	3
Retail	10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,100
	40% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	5.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	17.2 min
Drive Alone	85.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Utica is $37,500, 87% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$37,500
	87% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	21.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	71.6%
Housing Units	91
Median Year Built	1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,100
	40% below US avg
Effective Rate	5.60%

In Utica, 31.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.4% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 19.3% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.1%
	3% below US avg
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	29.2%
Asthma	8.8%
COPD	6.3%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.6%
	4% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.7%
Physical Inactivity	23.5%
Depression	19.3%
Mental Distress	15.3%
Physical Distress	11.1%
Short Sleep	31.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	88.5%
Uninsured	7.4%
	14% below US avg
Checkup Rate	65.8%
Dental Visits	57.9%
Premature Death	10,671/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.0/10
Exercise Access	68.9%
Healthcare Facilities	3

Utica has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.6 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	22.6 inches
	41% below US avg
Snowfall	15.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,619 ft (798 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	496/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6427°N, 100.1698°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20101

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 70.9-point margin. 67.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.1%

D 13.2%

Winner: Republican by 70.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.0%
	53% below US avg
High School+	98.7%
Graduate Degree+	1.3%
School Test Score	5.80

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	496/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	67.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	3
Restaurants	4
Retail Stores	10

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	17.2 min
Drive Alone	85.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Utica, KS

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Utica a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Utica vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Utica vs U.S. Average

Income: Utica vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities