Fargo 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 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
1,553 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$482 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$500 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Seward County
2
Liberal Urban Area
2
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Seward County
2
Liberal Urban Area
2
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 33
Feb 1 3 36
Mar 1 4 45
Apr 2 1 53
May 3 0 64
Jun 3 0 74
Jul 3 0 79
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 44
Dec 1 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 38, KS State House District 125, KS
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Schools

Kismet Elem
6 miles, NE
Southwestern Heights Jr/Sr High
9 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Meadowlark Elementary School
10 miles, W • 1.4 star
Seymour Rogers Middle School
11 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Seward County Community College
10 miles, W • 1.9 star
Garden City Community College
58 miles, N • 1.9 star
Dodge City Community College
60 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Southwest Medical Center
11 miles, W • 2.3 star
Meade District Hospital
26 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
55 miles, NE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
143 miles, NE • 1 star
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