Kansas
Zenda is a small town in Kansas with a population of 67. Residents earn $41,875 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Zenda receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Zenda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Zenda is $41,875, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Zenda is $37,500, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Zenda enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 11.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,875 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,961 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $917 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,761 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 254 |
| County GDP | $334M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,738 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.97% |
| Commute Time | 36.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 97.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $37,500 |
| 87% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,738 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.97% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 27,595/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,669 ft (509 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4441°N, 98.2820°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20095 |
Winner: Republican by 59.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.7% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 305/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 36.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 36.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 97.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |