Protection Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
662 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,853 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$56,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$394 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$356 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Comanche 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

Comanche County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 33
Feb 1 2 38
Mar 2 2 46
Apr 2 0 56
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 2 0 71
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 1 1 45
Dec 1 4 34

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 15% of residents leaning left and 82% leaning right.

Liberal (15%) (82%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 87%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KS State Senate District 33, KS State House District 116, KS
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Schools

South Central Middle School
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
South Central Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
South Central High School
12 miles, E • 2.8 star
Ashland Elem
16 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Barclay College
38 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Northwest Technology Center-Alva
52 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
86 miles, NW • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
116 miles, NE • 1 star
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