Hodgeman County, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
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
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
1,676 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$600 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.3% 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 1 5 31
Feb 1 3 35
Mar 2 4 44
Apr 2 1 54
May 3 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 3 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 43
Dec 1 4 32

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 38, KS State House District 122, KS
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Schools

Hodgeman County Elementary
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hodgeman County High
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Spearville Jr/Sr High
18 miles, S • 2.3 star
Spearville Elem
18 miles, S • 4.1 star

Colleges

Dodge City Community College
23 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Garden City Community College
52 miles, W • 1.9 star
Barclay College
54 miles, SE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Western Plains Medical Complex
22 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
46 miles, W • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
62 miles, NE • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
131 miles, E • 1 star