Labette County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
19,949 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,439 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$461 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$527 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.5% 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 3 33
Feb 2 2 37
Mar 3 1 47
Apr 4 0 57
May 6 0 66
Jun 6 0 75
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 2 3 35

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 15, KS State House District 7, KS
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Altamont Elem
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Labette County High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Mound Valley Elem
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Meadowview Elem
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Labette Community College
10 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Coffeyville Community College
21 miles, W • 1.4 star
Independence Community College
23 miles, NW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Labette Health
9 miles, NE • 5 star

Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
44 miles, SE • 1 star
Tulsa International Airport
76 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
83 miles, S • 1.9 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
105 miles, E • 1.4 star