Vining: Economy & Jobs
Vining reports a median household income of $24,205 (2.7× below Washington County median $65,482; 3.1× below Kansas median $74,275), with homes at a median value of $9,999. The surrounding county supports 2,926 jobs (avg $40,138).
- $61,464 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Kansas $76,783).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $24,205 — below the Kansas median ($64,620). Poverty rate 3.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 0.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 0.8% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $3,900 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $239,708 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $61,464 (vs Kansas $76,783) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $27,747 |
| Median Household Income | $24,205 (vs Kansas $64,620) |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | lower-income |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $24,205 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 22.20 |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,926 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $117,452,816 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $40,138 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,412,000 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 22 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 221,062 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 10,048.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Animal Totals, Corn, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 260 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 2,144 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 77,149 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Dental Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (5)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Short Stop 1 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.5 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | MERIDEN-OZAWKIE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $61,088,603 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,526.01 (vs Kansas $6,960) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 8,117 people (vs Kansas 58,384) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 87.5% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 91.1 years (vs Kansas 36.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 77.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12