Ross Township, 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 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
692 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$108,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$379 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Osborne County
2
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

Osborne County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 28
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 2 42
Apr 2 1 52
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 2 0 76
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 1 2 41
Dec 1 3 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 36, KS State House District 109, KS
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Schools

Lakeside Junior/Senior High School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Lakeside Elementary
6 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Osborne Junior/Senior High
10 miles, W • 2.3 star
Osborne Elem
10 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Cloud County Community College
47 miles, E • 1.4 star
Hays Academy of Hair Design
61 miles, SW • 1 star
Fort Hays State University
63 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Smith County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hays Regional Airport
62 miles, SW • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
70 miles, S • 1 star
Kearney Regional Airport
86 miles, N • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
100 miles, NE • 1 star
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