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Argonia, KS


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Argonia, Kansas

Argonia, Kansas, in Sumner county, is 37 miles SW of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 534.

The People and Families of Argonia

In Argonia, about 63% of adults are married. Lots of people in Argonia live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Argonia had a median family income of $38,625.

Argonia Housing

In Argonia, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Argonia, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Argonia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Argonia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Argonia, KS

Comparing Argonia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men77
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built34
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