Cawker City, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
413 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$508 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$458 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mitchell 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

Mitchell County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 28
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 2 42
Apr 2 1 52
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 1 2 41
Dec 1 4 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 36, KS State House District 107, KS
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Schools

Lakeside Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Lakeside Junior/Senior High School
6 miles, W • 2.8 star
Tipton Catholic High School
12 miles, SW • 5 star
Tipton Community School
12 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Cloud County Community College
41 miles, E • 1.4 star
Hays Academy of Hair Design
64 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Smith County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hays Regional Airport
64 miles, SW • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
65 miles, S • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
89 miles, N • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
98 miles, SE • 1 star
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