Johnson 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 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
614,764 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$107,261 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$366,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$837 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,199 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 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 City Metro Area
5
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 City Metro Area
5
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 1 3 33
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 6 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 2 3 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, KS State Senate District 23, KS State House District 121, KS
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Schools

Central Elem
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
School for Deaf High
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Westview Elem
<1 miles, SW • 1 star
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Colleges

MidAmerica Nazarene University
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Johnson County Community College
6 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Olathe Medical Center
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Overland Park Reg Med Ctr
6 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
29 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
101 miles, NW • 1 star
Joplin Regional Airport
121 miles, S • 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
138 miles, S • 1.4 star
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