Rice County, 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 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
9,389 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,947 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$105,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$509 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 1 4 30
Feb 1 3 34
Mar 2 2 44
Apr 2 1 54
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 43
Dec 1 3 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 33, KS State House District 113, KS
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Schools

Lyons Central Elementary
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Lyons Middle School
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lyons High School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star

Colleges

Sterling College
9 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Hutchinson Community College
25 miles, S • 1.9 star
Central Christian College of Kansas
29 miles, E • 1.4 star
Barton County Community College
29 miles, NW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Airports

Salina Regional Airport
43 miles, NE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
67 miles, NW • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
99 miles, E • 1 star