Oberlin, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
1,763 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$77,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$519 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$469 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Decatur County
2
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

Decatur County
4
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 28
Feb 1 5 30
Mar 1 4 40
Apr 2 2 50
May 3 0 60
Jun 3 0 70
Jul 3 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 1 3 39
Dec 1 5 28

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 40, KS State House District 120, KS
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Schools

Oberlin Elem
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Decatur Community Jr/Sr High
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Golden Plains Elem
20 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Step School
26 miles, N
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Colleges

Colby Community College
42 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Northwest Kansas Technical College
70 miles, W • 1.9 star
Mid-Plains Community College
90 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Community Hospital
27 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Hays Regional Airport
95 miles, SE • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
102 miles, E • 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
131 miles, SW • 1 star
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