Vining Authority

Vining is a lower-income village of 58 with home prices 21.7× below the Kansas median.

Vining, Kansas

Vining is one of the smaller incorporated places in Clay County, Kansas, with a population of 58. Households here earn a median of $24,205, placing the city in the lower income tier of Kansas.

Definition and scope

Vining sits within Clay County, Kansas, one of Kansas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1.

Who lives here

Vining has approximately 58 residents. The median age is 91.1 years. Roughly 88% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $9,999.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 98.3%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Vining is $24,205. Poverty rate stands at 3.4%.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Vining:

• Public schools: 9
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Clay Center Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Clay County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Topeka, Kansas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,229 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Kansas State Authority — state-level reference for Kansas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.