Miami County, Kansas is located in the northeast corner of the state, bordered by Johnson County to the north and Leavenworth County to the east. The county seat is Paola, and the county has a population of just over 30,000.
The economy of Miami County is based largely on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops grown. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with companies such as Cargill, Tyson Foods, and Mars Petcare having operations in the area. The unemployment rate in Miami County is 4.3%, slightly lower than the national average of 4.7%.
Demographically, Miami County is predominantly white, with a population that is 88.3% white, 5.1% Hispanic, and 4.2% African American. The median household income in the county is $50,567, which is slightly higher than the national median of $50,221.
Education in Miami County is provided by the Miami County USD #367, which consists of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The county also has several private schools and a community college. The high school graduation rate in the county is 86.3%, slightly higher than the national average of 84.6%.
Real estate in Miami County is relatively affordable, with the median home value being $130,100, compared to the national median of $184,700. The median rent in the county is $837, which is slightly lower than the national median of $949. The county has seen a steady increase in home values in recent years, with the average home appreciation rate over the last 10 years being 5.1%.