Lancaster, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
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
356 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$479 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$587 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Atchison County
4
Atchison Urban 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

Atchison County
6
Atchison Urban Area
6
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 27
Feb 1 5 31
Mar 2 2 41
Apr 2 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 1 4 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 1, KS State House District 63, KS
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Schools

Atchison Elementary School
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Atchison High School
9 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Benedictine College
10 miles, E • 1.9 star
Highland Community College
20 miles, NE • 1.9 star
University of Saint Mary
29 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Atchison Hospital
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Hiawatha Community Hospital
23 miles, N • 4.1 star
Holton Community Hospital
25 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
37 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
79 miles, W • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
117 miles, N • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
124 miles, N • 2.8 star
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