Shallow Water, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$122,766 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$677 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$681 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Scott County
3
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

Scott County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 30
Feb 0 4 33
Mar 1 5 42
Apr 2 1 51
May 3 0 61
Jun 3 0 72
Jul 3 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 1 0 67
Oct 1 1 53
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 4 30

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 11% of residents leaning left and 85% leaning right.

Liberal (11%) (85%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 89%
Hillary Clinton 7%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 39, KS State House District 118, KS
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Schools

Scott City Middle
7 miles, N • 1.4 star
Scott City High
7 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Scott City Lower Elem
7 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Healy High
23 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Garden City Community College
28 miles, S • 1.9 star
Dodge City Community College
63 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Colby Community College
70 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Scott County Hospital
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Catherine Hospital
28 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
32 miles, S • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
94 miles, E • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
178 miles, E • 1 star
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