Meade County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
3,949 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,868 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$122,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$529 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$527 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.2% 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 4 33
Feb 1 2 37
Mar 1 3 45
Apr 2 0 55
May 3 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 3 0 80
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 1 1 44
Dec 1 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 15% of residents leaning left and 80% leaning right.

Liberal (15%) (82%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 38, KS State House District 115, KS
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Schools

Meade High
3 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Meade Elem
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Plains Elem
13 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Fowler Elem
13 miles, NE • 2.8 star

Colleges

Seward County Community College
33 miles, W • 1.9 star
Dodge City Community College
41 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Garden City Community College
57 miles, N • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Meade District Hospital
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star

Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
51 miles, N • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
125 miles, NE • 1 star