Ford County, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
34,133 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,495 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$132,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$558 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$738 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dodge City Urban Area
5
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

Dodge City Urban Area
6
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 31
Feb 1 3 35
Mar 2 4 44
Apr 2 1 53
May 3 0 64
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 3 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 42
Dec 1 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 38, KS State House District 115, KS
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Schools

Wilroads Gardens Elem
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Miller Elem
8 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Sunnyside Elem
8 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Dodge City Community College
10 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Barclay College
43 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Garden City Community College
56 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Western Plains Medical Complex
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
49 miles, NW • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
86 miles, NE • 1 star
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