Appanoose Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
124 332.4M (US)
Median Age
78.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,048 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
37.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$320,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$569 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$499 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
4
Ottawa Urban Area
4
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
3
Ottawa Urban Area
3
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 28
Feb 1 3 34
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 53
May 6 0 64
Jun 6 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 2 3 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 8%

Schools

Appanoose Elementary School
<1 miles, SW 2.3 star
West Franklin Middle School
6 miles, S 1.9 star
West Franklin High School
6 miles, S 2.8 star
Overbrook Attendance Center
8 miles, NW 1.4 star

Colleges

Ottawa University-Ottawa
12 miles, SE 1.9 star
Baker University
15 miles, E 3.2 star
Haskell Indian Nations University
20 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Adventhealth Ottawa
12 miles, SE 5 star
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE 3.2 star
Stormont Vail Hospital
28 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Kansas City International Airport
57 miles, NE 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
72 miles, NW 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
119 miles, NW 1 star
Joplin Regional Airport
119 miles, S 1 star