Esbon, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
59 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$347 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$275 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jewell 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

Jewell County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 27
Feb 1 5 30
Mar 2 3 41
Apr 2 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 1 3 40
Dec 1 4 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 6%

Schools

Rock Hills Elementary School
12 miles, SE 3.7 star
Rock Hills Jr/Sr High School
13 miles, SE 2.8 star
Smith Center Jr Sr High
18 miles, W 1.9 star
Smith Center Elem
19 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Cloud County Community College
45 miles, SE 1.4 star
Hastings College
53 miles, NE 2.8 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
70 miles, N 2.3 star

Hospitals

Smith County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, W 4.1 star
Brodstone Memorial Hosp
24 miles, E 5 star

Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
70 miles, N 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
79 miles, NE 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
81 miles, SW 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
83 miles, S 1 star