Bushton, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
237 332.4M (US)
Median Age
66.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,906 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$43,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$322 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$417 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rice 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

Rice County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 29
Feb 1 3 34
Mar 2 2 44
Apr 2 1 53
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 43
Dec 1 4 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 33, KS State House District 113, KS
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Schools

Chase High
11 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Barton County Community College
20 miles, W • 1.4 star
Sterling College
23 miles, S • 1.9 star
Bethany College
39 miles, E • 1.9 star
Hutchinson Community College
40 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Ellsworth County Medical Center
18 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Clara Barton Hospital
21 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Salina Regional Airport
44 miles, E • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
52 miles, NW • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
102 miles, E • 1 star
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