North Newton, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
2,150 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$202,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$750 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$663 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harvey County
4
Wichita Metro Area
7
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harvey County
5
Wichita Metro Area
7
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 30
Feb 1 2 35
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 3 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 1 3 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KS State Senate District 31, KS State House District 74, KS
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Schools

Northridge Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Newton Sr High
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
2 miles, SW • 1 star
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Colleges

Bethel College-North Newton
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Hesston College
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Tabor College
20 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Newton Medical Center
4 miles, S • 5 star
Mercy Hospital, Inc
13 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Salina Regional Airport
52 miles, N • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
82 miles, NE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
117 miles, NW • 1 star
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