Congressional District 1, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
732,112 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,651 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$166,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$577 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$722 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 4 29
Feb 0 3 33
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 2 0 53
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 1 1 42
Dec 0 3 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 7%

Schools

Ellis Jr/Sr High
11 miles, N 1.9 star
Washington Elem
11 miles, N 3.2 star
St Mary's School
12 miles, N
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem
13 miles, E 4.1 star

Colleges

Fort Hays State University
13 miles, E 1.9 star
Hays Academy of Hair Design
15 miles, E 1 star
Barton County Community College
51 miles, SE 1.4 star
Dodge City Community College
74 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Hays Medical Center
15 miles, E 4.1 star
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Hays Regional Airport
15 miles, E 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
87 miles, W 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
102 miles, E 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
138 miles, NE 1 star