Kensington, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
572 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,107 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$58,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$373 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$503 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Smith County
1
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

Smith County
1
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 27
Feb 1 5 31
Mar 2 3 41
Apr 2 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 4 28

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

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%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 36, KS State House District 109, KS
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Schools

Thunder Ridge Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Thunder Ridge High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Thunder Ridge Middle School
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
Smith Center Elem
13 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Hays Academy of Hair Design
63 miles, SW • 1 star
Fort Hays State University
64 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
65 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Smith County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hays Regional Airport
65 miles, SW • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
66 miles, NE • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
91 miles, NE • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
100 miles, SE • 1 star
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