Pittsburg Urban Area, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
38,963 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,311 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$122,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$484 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$621 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.9% 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 2 4 32
Feb 2 2 37
Mar 3 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 6 0 65
Jun 6 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 5 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 2 3 35

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 13, KS State House District 2, KS
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Schools

RV Haderlein Elem
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Girard High
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Girard Middle
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Northeast Elem
8 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Pittsburg State University
11 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Fort Scott Community College
23 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Labette Community College
25 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Girard Medical Center
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc
13 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Labette Health
26 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
31 miles, S • 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
82 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
90 miles, S • 1.9 star
Tulsa International Airport
107 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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