Quality of Life and Culture in Melvern, KS - PlaceVista

Melvern, KS B

Population: 366

Home Price: $65,000

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Overview

Melvern is a village in the state of Kansas with a population of 366. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Melvern 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: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 34.7 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Melvern, KS

Employment and Income	Melvern	Kansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$21,845	$28,792	$32,693
Median Household Income	$49,688	$56,155	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	4.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	16.0%	9.9%	10.5%

Age	Melvern	Kansas	United States
Median Age	43.3	43.0	42.3

Gender	Melvern	Kansas	United States
Male	48.1%	50.8%	49.8%
Female	51.9%	49.2%	50.2%

Race	Melvern	Kansas	United States
White	94.3%	90.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	1.0%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.3%	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	4.1%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Melvern	Kansas	United States
Median Home Price	$65,000	$93,642	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$368	$518	$801
Family Households	41.5%	41.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	14.1%	14.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	68.1%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	31.9%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Melvern	Kansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	10.1%	6.0%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	38.2%	38.2%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	29.8%	26.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	2.6%	9.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	7.9%	13.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Melvern	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	Melvern	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	Melvern	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

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Melvern, KS

beer

country music

fishing

fishing

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