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Reading, KS
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Population: 163
Home Price: $50,000
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Overview
Reading is a village in the state of Kansas with a population of 163. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Reading has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Very Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
25.6 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 Reading, KS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Reading
Kansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,869
$28,792
$32,693
Median Household Income
$40,000
$56,155
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
4.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
9.9%
10.5%
Age
Reading
Kansas
United States
Median Age
38.6
43.0
42.3
Gender
Reading
Kansas
United States
Male
45.4%
50.8%
49.8%
Female
54.6%
49.2%
50.2%
Race
Reading
Kansas
United States
White
93.9%
90.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
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
6.1%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Reading
Kansas
United States
Median Home Price
$50,000
$93,642
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$417
$518
$801
Family Households
43.2%
43.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
25.7%
25.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
81.1%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
18.9%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Reading
Kansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.6%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
24.5%
24.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
46.2%
26.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.4%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
8.5%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Reading
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
Reading
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
Reading
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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