Farlington, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
68 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
15.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,620 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
15.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$414 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$294 $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

Crawford County
2
Pittsburg 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

Crawford County
3
Pittsburg Urban Area
3
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 32
Feb 2 2 37
Mar 3 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 6 0 66
Jun 6 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 5 0 70
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 2 3 35

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 4%

Schools

Girard High
7 miles, SW 2.3 star
Girard Middle
7 miles, SW 1.4 star
RV Haderlein Elem
7 miles, SW 2.8 star
Northeast Elem
8 miles, SE 1.9 star

Colleges

Fort Scott Community College
15 miles, NE 1.9 star
Pittsburg State University
17 miles, S 2.3 star
Cottey College
29 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Girard Medical Center
7 miles, SW 3.2 star
Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc
18 miles, S 3.2 star
Nevada Regional Medical Center
29 miles, E 4.1 star
Barton County Memorial Hospital
30 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
37 miles, S 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
83 miles, SE 1.4 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
96 miles, S 1.9 star
Tulsa International Airport
114 miles, SW 2.3 star