Council Grove, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
2,487 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,211 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$502 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$518 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morris 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

Morris County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 1 2 33
Mar 2 1 43
Apr 2 0 53
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 2 1 43
Dec 1 4 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 17, KS State House District 68, KS
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Schools

Council Grove Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Prairie Heights Elementary School
14 miles, NE • 3.7 star
White City Elem
16 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Flint Hills Technical College
22 miles, S • 1.9 star
Emporia State University
24 miles, S • 1.9 star
Manhattan Christian College
36 miles, N • 1.9 star
Kansas State University
37 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Morris County Hospital
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Newman Regional Health
24 miles, S • 4.1 star
Herington Municipal Hospital
24 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Geary Community Hospital
31 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
34 miles, N • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
63 miles, NW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
105 miles, E • 3.7 star
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