Rooks County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
4,869 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,596 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$90,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$529 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$482 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.2% 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 29
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 3 41
Apr 2 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 3 0 72
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 3 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 11%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 36, KS State House District 110, KS
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Schools

Stockton High
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Stockton Elem
7 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Plainville High
8 miles, S • 1.9 star
Plainville Elem
8 miles, S • 1.9 star

Colleges

Hays Academy of Hair Design
32 miles, S • 1 star
Fort Hays State University
33 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Barton County Community College
72 miles, S • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Graham County Hospital
28 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Hays Medical Center
32 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Hays Regional Airport
35 miles, S • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
97 miles, NE • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
98 miles, SE • 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
124 miles, SW • 1 star