Plains, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
1,308 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$489 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Meade County
1
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

Meade County
1
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 33
Feb 1 2 37
Mar 1 4 45
Apr 2 1 55
May 2 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 2 0 80
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 1 1 44
Dec 1 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 81% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 38, KS State House District 125, KS
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Schools

Plains Elem
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Southwestern Heights Jr/Sr High
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
Kismet Elem
7 miles, W
Meade Elem
14 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Seward County Community College
23 miles, W • 1.9 star
Dodge City Community College
47 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Garden City Community College
51 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Meade District Hospital
14 miles, E • 4.1 star
Southwest Medical Center
24 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
46 miles, N • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
130 miles, NE • 1 star
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