Piedmont, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
38 332.4M (US)
Median Age
69.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
28.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$125,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
74 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$352 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$423 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Greenwood County
4
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

Greenwood County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 32
Feb 2 3 36
Mar 3 1 46
Apr 3 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 6 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 2 1 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 24% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 6%

Schools

West Elk Schools
13 miles, S 2.3 star
Eureka Jr/Sr High
16 miles, NE 2.3 star
Marshall Elementary School
16 miles, NE 2.3 star
Flinthills Intermediate School
19 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

Butler Community College
30 miles, NW 1.9 star
Southwestern College
41 miles, W 2.8 star
Independence Community College
46 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Greenwood County Hospital
16 miles, NE 3.2 star
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital
30 miles, NW 2.3 star
Fredonia Regional Hospital
31 miles, SE 3.2 star
Wilson Medical Center
39 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Tulsa International Airport
102 miles, S 2.3 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
107 miles, N 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
107 miles, N 1 star