Rossville, 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 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
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
1,183 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,287 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$552 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$704 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shawnee County
5
Topeka 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

Shawnee County
7
Topeka Metro Area
6
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 2 1 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 2 1 43
Dec 1 4 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 18, KS State House District 50, KS
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Schools

Rossville Jr-Sr High School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Rossville Elem
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Silver Lake Jr-Sr High
6 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Maple Hill Elem
6 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Rasmussen College-Kansas
12 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Washburn Institute of Technology
12 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Washburn University
15 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Manhattan Christian College
34 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Stormont Vail Hospital
15 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Wamego Health Center
20 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
39 miles, NW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
67 miles, E • 3.7 star
Salina Regional Airport
94 miles, W • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
126 miles, N • 1 star
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