Cloud County, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
8,973 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$486 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$521 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.0% 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 1 4 27
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 2 42
Apr 2 0 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 1 1 41
Dec 1 4 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 36, KS State House District 64, KS
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Schools

Concordia Elementary
6 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Concordia Middle
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
Concordia Jr-Sr High
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
Glasco High
14 miles, W

Colleges

Cloud County Community College
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
Kansas Wesleyan University
47 miles, S • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Cloud County Health Center
6 miles, N • 2.3 star
Republic County Hospital
23 miles, NE • 2.3 star

Airports

Salina Regional Airport
48 miles, SW • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
57 miles, SE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
98 miles, W • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
105 miles, NE • 1 star