Gaylord, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
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
85 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,023 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$52,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$238 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Smith County
1
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

Smith County
1
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 27
Feb 1 5 31
Mar 2 3 41
Apr 2 1 52
May 4 0 63
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 4 28

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 36, KS State House District 109, KS
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Schools

Smith Center Elem
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Smith Center Jr Sr High
10 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Thunder Ridge Elementary
13 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Thunder Ridge High School
13 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Hays Academy of Hair Design
58 miles, SW • 1 star
Fort Hays State University
60 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Cloud County Community College
63 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Smith County Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hays Regional Airport
60 miles, SW • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
75 miles, N • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
87 miles, SE • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
96 miles, NE • 1 star
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