Edson, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
4 332.4M (US)
Median Age
23.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,222 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$682 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$644 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sherman County
1
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

Sherman County
1
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 29
Feb 0 5 32
Mar 1 5 40
Apr 2 4 49
May 3 0 59
Jun 3 0 69
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 2 51
Nov 1 4 39
Dec 0 4 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 80% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 8%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

North Elementary
8 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Goodland Jr-Sr High School
8 miles, NW • 1.4 star
West Elementary
9 miles, NW
Brewster Elem
10 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Northwest Kansas Technical College
8 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Colby Community College
27 miles, E • 1.9 star
Garden City Community College
102 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Goodland Regional Medical Center
9 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Citizens Medical Center
27 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
107 miles, S • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
127 miles, SE • 1 star
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