Emporia, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
24,098 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,787 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
27.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$578 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$623 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lyon County
3
Emporia Urban Area
3
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lyon County
5
Emporia Urban Area
4
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 29
Feb 1 2 34
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 3 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 1 3 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 17, KS State House District 60, KS
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Schools

Walnut Elem
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Riverside Elementary
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Emporia State University
1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Flint Hills Technical College
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Washburn Institute of Technology
50 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Rasmussen College-Kansas
51 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Newman Regional Health
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Morris County Hospital
25 miles, N • 4.1 star
Coffey County Hospital
28 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Greenwood County Hospital
40 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
57 miles, N • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
83 miles, NW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
101 miles, E • 3.7 star
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