Empire Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,286 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,364 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$613 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$683 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McPherson County
1
McPherson Urban Area
1
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McPherson County
1
McPherson Urban Area
1
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 1 3 34
Mar 2 2 44
Apr 2 1 53
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 56
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 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 14, KS State House District 73, KS
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Schools

Canton-Galva Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Canton-Galva Jr/Sr High
6 miles, SE • 1.9 star
McPherson High
6 miles, W • 2.3 star
Washington Elem
6 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

McPherson College
6 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bethany College
15 miles, N • 1.9 star
Tabor College
18 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

McPherson Hospital
7 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital, Inc
13 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Salina Regional Airport
28 miles, N • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
70 miles, NE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
99 miles, NW • 1 star
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