Scandia Township, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
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
348 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$423 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$570 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.3% 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 30
Mar 2 2 41
Apr 2 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 2 0 76
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 4 28

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

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%

Schools

Pike Valley High
1 miles, N 3.7 star
Pike Valley Jr High
7 miles, NW 1.9 star
Pike Valley Elem
7 miles, NW 2.3 star
Republic County Jr/Sr High School
8 miles, E 2.3 star

Colleges

Cloud County Community College
17 miles, S 1.4 star
Hastings College
64 miles, N 2.8 star

Hospitals

Republic County Hospital
7 miles, E 2.3 star
Cloud County Health Center
16 miles, S 2.3 star
Brodstone Memorial Hosp
23 miles, N 5 star

Airports

Salina Regional Airport
69 miles, S 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
73 miles, SE 1 star
Lincoln Airport
91 miles, NE 1 star