Garden Township, KS
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
2/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
4/10
accessibility
Hospitals
5/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- school Colleges
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Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
- local_library Schools
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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
2,724
332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
20.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$83,600
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$137,800
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$487
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$532
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.9%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Cherokee County
4
Joplin 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
Cherokee County
4
Joplin Metro Area
6
Kansas
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 3 | 34 |
| Feb | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| Mar | 3 | 1 | 47 |
| Apr | 4 | 0 | 57 |
| May | 6 | 0 | 66 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 74 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 79 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 79 |
| Sep | 5 | 0 | 70 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 47 |
| Dec | 2 | 3 | 36 |
Hazards
Excessive Heat Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.
Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 72%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 13, KS State House District 1, KSSchools
Riverton Elem
2 miles, N
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1.9
Riverton High
2 miles, N
•
2.3
Riverton Middle
2 miles, N
•
1
Baxter Springs High
3 miles, W
•
1.9
Colleges
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
10 miles, E
•
1.4
New Dimensions School of Hair Design
10 miles, E
•
1
Ozark Christian College
10 miles, E
•
1.4
Hospitals
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
4 miles, E
Freeman Health System-Freeman West
9 miles, E
•
2.3
Mercy Hospital Joplin
10 miles, SE
•
3.2
Mercy Hospital Columbus
13 miles, N
Airports
Joplin Regional Airport
13 miles, E
•
1
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
56 miles, S
•
1.9
Springfield-Branson National Airport
73 miles, E
•
1.4
Tulsa International Airport
89 miles, W
•
2.3