Atwood Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
1,423 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,848 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$576 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$594 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rawlins 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

Rawlins County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 29
Feb 1 5 32
Mar 1 5 40
Apr 2 3 49
May 3 0 60
Jun 3 0 70
Jul 3 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 1 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 1 3 39
Dec 1 5 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 79% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 11%
Other 7%

Schools

Rawlins County Elementary
<1 miles, SW 3.2 star
Rawlins County Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, S 1.9 star
Hitchcock Co Jr/Sr High School
25 miles, NE 4.6 star
Stratton Elementary School
25 miles, N 3.2 star

Colleges

Colby Community College
30 miles, SW 1.9 star
Northwest Kansas Technical College
48 miles, W 1.9 star
Mid-Plains Community College
91 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Citizens Medical Center
30 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Hays Regional Airport
116 miles, SE 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
124 miles, E 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
132 miles, S 1 star