Cheyenne County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
2,628 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,765 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$549 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$483 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 29
Feb 1 5 32
Mar 1 6 40
Apr 2 4 49
May 3 0 59
Jun 3 0 70
Jul 3 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 1 0 65
Oct 1 2 52
Nov 1 4 39
Dec 1 4 29

Hazards

Blizzard

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%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 40, KS State House District 120, KS
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Schools

St Francis High
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
St Francis Elem
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
Cheylin Elementary
11 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Cheylin Jr/Sr High
11 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Northwest Kansas Technical College
31 miles, S • 1.9 star
Colby Community College
46 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Northeastern Junior College
97 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Goodland Regional Medical Center
30 miles, S • 3.2 star

Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
140 miles, S • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
147 miles, SE • 1 star
Denver International Airport
156 miles, NW • 5 star