Living in Muscotah, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muscotah · Census data 2020–2024
Muscotah has 141 residents with a median age of 55.2. The median household income is $58,750 (21% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $90,000, the median rent is $738/month.
Muscotah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Muscotah at a glance
- Population
- 141
- Median age
- 55.2State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $90,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $738/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Muscotah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Muscotah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muscotah the median home value is $90,000, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Muscotah median household income
The median household income in Muscotah is $58,750 and the income per person is $34,401. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Muscotah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 83
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 20.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.14
Muscotah demographics
- Population
- 141
- Median age
- 55.2
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muscotah ›
Education in Muscotah
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Muscotah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muscotah
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Muscotah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscotah | 141 | $58,750 | $90,000 | $738 |
| Whiting | 337 | $59,583 | $90,700 | $688 |
| Effingham | 786 | $62,500 | $99,100 | $813 |
| Horton | 1,610 | $41,471 | $79,600 | $642 |
| Everest | 356 | $47,813 | $92,200 | $707 |
| Kickapoo Tribal Center | 128 | $35,000 | $43,800 | $550 |
| Netawaka | 151 | $77,917 | $104,200 | $900 |
| Lancaster | 325 | $39,107 | $99,100 | $854 |
| Kickapoo Site 5 | 161 | $70,977 | $43,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Muscotah, KS?
The median household income in Muscotah is $58,750, 21% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Muscotah?
The median home value in Muscotah is $90,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Muscotah?
The median gross rent in Muscotah is $738 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Muscotah, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Muscotah?
The median age in Muscotah is 55.2 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Muscotah?
The average commute to work in Muscotah is 34 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muscotah?
The unemployment rate in Muscotah is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muscotah?
7.4% of adults in Muscotah have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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