Pottawatomie Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
536 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$247,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$863 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$527 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pottawatomie County
3
Manhattan Metro 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

Pottawatomie County
3
Manhattan Metro Area
3
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 28
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 1 42
Apr 3 0 53
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 2 1 42
Dec 1 4 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 18, KS State House District 61, KS
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Schools

Rock Creek Jr/Sr High School
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Westmoreland Elem
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
St George Elem
10 miles, S • 3.7 star
Flint Hills Christian School
10 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

Kansas State University
12 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Manhattan Christian College
12 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manhattan Area Technical College
13 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Bellus Academy
13 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Wamego Health Center
12 miles, S • 4.1 star
Mercy Regional Health Center
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
18 miles, SW • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
74 miles, W • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
93 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Lincoln Airport
106 miles, N • 1 star
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