Mahaska, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
40 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$103,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$460 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$359 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington 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

Washington 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 2 41
Apr 3 0 52
May 4 0 63
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 1 1 40
Dec 1 4 28

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 36, KS State House District 106, KS
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Schools

Jefferson Intermediate School
14 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School
15 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Thayer Central High School
18 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Cloud County Community College
34 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Doane University
49 miles, NE • 2.3 star
York College
62 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Jefferson Community Health & Life
15 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Thayer County Health Services
17 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Republic County Hospital
19 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lincoln Airport
67 miles, NE • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
69 miles, S • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
84 miles, SW • 1 star
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