Scandia, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
305 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,464 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$68,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$408 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$570 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Republic 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

Republic County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 26
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 3 41
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 5 28

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 36, KS State House District 106, KS
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Schools

Pike Valley High
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Pike Valley Jr High
6 miles, W • 1.9 star
Pike Valley Elem
6 miles, W • 2.3 star
Republic County Jr/Sr High School
8 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Cloud County Community College
18 miles, S • 1.4 star
Hastings College
63 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Republic County Hospital
8 miles, E • 2.3 star
Cloud County Health Center
17 miles, S • 2.3 star
Brodstone Memorial Hosp
22 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Salina Regional Airport
70 miles, S • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
75 miles, SE • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
91 miles, NE • 1 star
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