Great Bend Urban Area, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
25,275 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,733 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$524 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$560 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 1 4 30
Feb 1 3 34
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 2 0 53
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 42
Dec 1 4 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 33, KS State House District 112, KS
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Schools

Lincoln Elementary
3 miles, N • 2.8 star
Hoisington High
3 miles, N • 2.3 star
Hoisington Middle
3 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Barton County Community College
6 miles, S • 1.4 star
Sterling College
35 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Hays Academy of Hair Design
40 miles, NW • 1 star
Fort Hays State University
41 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Clara Barton Hospital
3 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hays Regional Airport
37 miles, NW • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
64 miles, E • 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
113 miles, W • 1 star
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