Olmitz, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
77 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$38,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$248 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$368 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barton County
4
Great Bend 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

Barton County
5
Great Bend Urban Area
5
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 30
Feb 1 4 34
Mar 2 3 43
Apr 2 1 53
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 42
Dec 1 4 31

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 33, KS State House District 112, KS
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Schools

SouthWinds Academy
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Otis-Bison Elementary
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Barton County Community College
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Hays Academy of Hair Design
32 miles, N • 1 star
Fort Hays State University
33 miles, N • 1.9 star
Sterling College
44 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Clara Barton Hospital
8 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hays Regional Airport
29 miles, N • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
72 miles, E • 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
105 miles, W • 1 star
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