Gray County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
5,696 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,885 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$174,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$605 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$614 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 31
Feb 1 3 35
Mar 1 4 43
Apr 2 1 53
May 2 0 63
Jun 2 0 72
Jul 2 0 79
Aug 2 0 77
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 1 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 16% of residents leaning left and 80% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Ingalls Elem
6 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Ingalls High School/Junior High
6 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Cimarron Elem
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
Cimarron High
8 miles, E • 1.4 star

Colleges

Dodge City Community College
23 miles, E • 1.9 star
Garden City Community College
27 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Seward County Community College
54 miles, SW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Western Plains Medical Complex
24 miles, E • 3.2 star
St Catherine Hospital
28 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Meade District Hospital
32 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
20 miles, NW • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
99 miles, NE • 1 star