Almena, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
447 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$60,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$390 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$397 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Norton County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Norton County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 27
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 3 41
Apr 2 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 3 0 72
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 1 54
Nov 1 3 40
Dec 1 4 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 80% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 40, KS State House District 110, KS
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Schools

Almena Elem
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Northern Valley High
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Long Island Elem
10 miles, E • 2.3 star
Eisenhower Elem
10 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Nebraska at Kearney
65 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Hays Academy of Hair Design
73 miles, S • 1 star
Fort Hays State University
73 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
69 miles, NE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
76 miles, S • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
105 miles, NE • 1 star
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