Mankato, 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 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
801 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$53,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$453 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$485 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jewell 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

Jewell County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 28
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 2 42
Apr 2 1 52
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 1 2 41
Dec 1 4 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Rock Hills Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Rock Hills Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Pike Valley Elem
16 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Pike Valley Jr High
17 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Cloud County Community College
33 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Hastings College
56 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Brodstone Memorial Hosp
18 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Salina Regional Airport
75 miles, S • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
77 miles, N • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
87 miles, SW • 1 star
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