Quality of Life and Culture in Blue Mound, KS - PlaceVista

Blue Mound, KS B

Population: 256

Home Price: $56,500

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Overview

Blue Mound is a village in the state of Kansas with a population of 256. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Blue Mound has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 30.3 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Blue Mound, KS

Employment and Income	Blue Mound	Kansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$18,174	$28,792	$32,693
Median Household Income		$56,155	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	4.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	21.5%	9.9%	10.5%

Age	Blue Mound	Kansas	United States
Median Age	52.0	43.0	42.3

Gender	Blue Mound	Kansas	United States
Male	53.9%	50.8%	49.8%
Female	46.1%	49.2%	50.2%

Race	Blue Mound	Kansas	United States
White	94.1%	90.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	1.0%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	5.9%	1.6%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.8%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Blue Mound	Kansas	United States
Median Home Price	$56,500	$93,642	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$383	$518	$801
Family Households	32.0%	32.0%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	41.4%	41.4%	26.2%
Homeowners	64.8%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	35.2%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Blue Mound	Kansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	9.8%	6.0%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	45.3%	45.3%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	22.9%	26.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	7.5%	9.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	3.3%	13.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Blue Mound	Kansas	United States
Mathematics	NA%	34.0%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	37.1%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Blue Mound	Kansas	United States
Murder	NA	1.1	3.0
Rape	NA	35.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	12.7	40.7
Assault	NA	194.0	188.5

Property Crime	Blue Mound	Kansas	United States
Burglary	NA	274.0	336.1
Theft	NA	1056.7	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	109.8	167.1
Arson	NA	10.1	10.5

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