Living in West Mineral, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Mineral · Census data 2020–2024
West Mineral has 154 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $35,417 (52% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $42,900, the median rent is $894/month.
West Mineral is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Mineral at a glance
- Population
- 154
- Median age
- 37.3State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $35,417State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $42,900State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Mineral a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in West Mineral
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Mineral the median home value is $42,900, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,266 a month in housing costs.
West Mineral median household income
The median household income in West Mineral is $35,417 and the income per person is $23,745. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in West Mineral: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 87
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 19.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.20
West Mineral demographics
- Population
- 154
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 70
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Mineral ›
Education in West Mineral
1.9% of adults 25 and older in West Mineral have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Mineral
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
West Mineral vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mineral | 154 | $35,417 | $42,900 | $894 |
| Scammon | 371 | $55,833 | $69,500 | $581 |
| McCune | 308 | $47,500 | $40,700 | $569 |
| Cherokee | 699 | $56,154 | $85,300 | $725 |
| Weir | 855 | $58,828 | $78,300 | — |
| Columbus | 2,881 | $37,961 | $94,100 | $774 |
| Chicopee | 412 | $100,673 | $216,700 | — |
| Oswego | 1,937 | $53,750 | $82,700 | $819 |
| Pittsburg | 20,637 | $43,419 | $123,200 | $854 |
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What is the median household income in West Mineral, KS?
The median household income in West Mineral is $35,417, 52% 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 West Mineral?
The median home value in West Mineral is $42,900, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in West Mineral?
The median gross rent in West Mineral is $894 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is West Mineral, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in West Mineral?
The median age in West Mineral is 37.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in West Mineral?
The average commute to work in West Mineral is 22 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Mineral?
The unemployment rate in West Mineral is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Mineral?
1.9% of adults in West Mineral 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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