Holton, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
3,384 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,390 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$143,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$649 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$589 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
3
Topeka 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

Jackson County
3
Topeka Metro Area
6
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 28
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 2 0 53
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 2 1 42
Dec 1 4 29

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 (33%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 1, KS State House District 61, KS
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Schools

Holton High
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Holton Middle
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Holton Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Jackson Heights Elementary School
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Rasmussen College-Kansas
29 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Washburn Institute of Technology
29 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Washburn University
30 miles, S • 2.3 star
Benedictine College
34 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Holton Community Hospital
1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Hiawatha Community Hospital
28 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
55 miles, W • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
56 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Lincoln Airport
110 miles, N • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
113 miles, W • 1 star
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