Blue Rapids City Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
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 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,097 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,114 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$58,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$403 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$442 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marshall 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

Marshall County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 27
Feb 1 5 31
Mar 2 2 42
Apr 3 1 52
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 1 4 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 1, KS State House District 106, KS
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Schools

Valley Heights Elem
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Valley Heights Jr/Sr High
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Manhattan Area Technical College
35 miles, S • 1.9 star
Bellus Academy
35 miles, S • 1 star
Kansas State University
36 miles, S • 2.8 star
Manhattan Christian College
36 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Community Memorial Healthcare, Inc
10 miles, NE • 5 star
Hanover Hospital
18 miles, N
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
39 miles, SW • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
80 miles, N • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
83 miles, SW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
106 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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