Kansas
Vining is a small town in Kansas with a population of 52. Residents earn $24,350 per year, which is 68% below the national average.
Based on current data, Vining receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Vining offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Vining is $24,350, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Vining is $9,999, 96% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Vining experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $24,350 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,540 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $772 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,464 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 284 |
| County GDP | $352M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,450 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 34.50% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $9,999 |
| 96% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,450 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 34.50% |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5673°N, 97.2936°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20027 |
Winner: Republican by 55.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 39.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |