Fort Riley, 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 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
8,595 332.4M (US)
Median Age
22.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,823 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$702 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,249 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
2.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Riley County
4
Manhattan Metro Area
4
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Riley County
4
Manhattan Metro Area
3
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 29
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 2 1 43
Apr 3 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 43
Dec 1 4 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 22, KS State House District 64, KS
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Schools

Jefferson Elem
1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Morris Hill Elem
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Ware Elem
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Fort Riley Middle School
2 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Manhattan Area Technical College
12 miles, E • 1.9 star
Bellus Academy
12 miles, E • 1 star
Manhattan Christian College
14 miles, E • 1.9 star
Kansas State University
14 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Geary Community Hospital
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mercy Regional Health Center
13 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
8 miles, E • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
50 miles, W • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
113 miles, E • 3.7 star
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