New Salem, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
24 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$180,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$739 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cowley County
4
Arkansas City-Winfield 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

Cowley County
6
Arkansas City-Winfield Urban Area
6
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 32
Feb 2 2 37
Mar 3 1 46
Apr 3 0 56
May 5 0 66
Jun 6 0 75
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 2 0 45
Dec 1 4 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KS State Senate District 32, KS State House District 12, KS
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Schools

Country View Elem
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
Winfield Middle School
6 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Winfield High
6 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Southwestern College
6 miles, W • 2.8 star
Cowley County Community College
19 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Butler Community College
34 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

William Newton Hospital
7 miles, W • 3.2 star
South Central Ks Med Center
15 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Stillwater Regional Airport
80 miles, SW • 1 star
Tulsa International Airport
95 miles, S • 2.3 star
Salina Regional Airport
110 miles, N • 1 star
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