Mound Valley, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
320 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,972 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$46,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$362 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$325 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Labette County
5
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

Labette County
5
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 3 33
Feb 2 2 37
Mar 3 2 47
Apr 4 0 57
May 6 0 66
Jun 6 0 75
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 5 0 70
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 2 4 35

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 5%

Schools

Mound Valley Elem
<1 miles, SW 2.3 star
Altamont Elem
6 miles, SE 2.3 star
Labette County High School
6 miles, SE 2.8 star
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
9 miles, NW 1.4 star

Colleges

Labette Community College
12 miles, NE 1.9 star
Coffeyville Community College
17 miles, SW 1.4 star
Independence Community College
17 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Labette Health
11 miles, NE 5 star

Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
50 miles, SE 1 star
Tulsa International Airport
75 miles, SW 2.3 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
88 miles, S 1.9 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
111 miles, E 1.4 star