Garden City, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
27,781 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,511 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$656 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$740 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Finney County
5
Garden City Urban Area
5
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Finney County
5
Garden City Urban Area
5
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 31
Feb 1 3 34
Mar 1 5 43
Apr 2 1 53
May 3 0 63
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 1 0 68
Oct 1 1 55
Nov 1 2 42
Dec 1 4 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 39, KS State House District 123, KS
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Schools

Jennie Wilson Elem
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Alta Brown Elem
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Kenneth Henderson Middle
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Garden City Community College
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Dodge City Community College
46 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Seward County Community College
63 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Catherine Hospital
1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Scott County Hospital
35 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
8 miles, SE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
104 miles, E • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
182 miles, E • 1 star
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