Osborne County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,473 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,408 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$483 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$386 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 28
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 3 42
Apr 2 0 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 1 1 40
Dec 1 3 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 36, KS State House District 109, KS
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Schools

Osborne Junior/Senior High
7 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Osborne Elem
7 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Tipton Catholic High School
16 miles, SE • 5 star
Tipton Community School
16 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Colleges

Hays Academy of Hair Design
43 miles, SW • 1 star
Fort Hays State University
45 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Cloud County Community College
61 miles, E • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Smith County Memorial Hospital
30 miles, N • 4.1 star
Russell Regional Hospital
32 miles, SW • 2.3 star

Airports

Hays Regional Airport
44 miles, SW • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
71 miles, SE • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
96 miles, N • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
113 miles, SE • 1 star