Sharon, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
129 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$76,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,063 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barber 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

Barber County
1
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 33
Feb 1 3 38
Mar 2 2 47
Apr 3 0 56
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 2 0 71
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 1 1 45
Dec 1 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KS State Senate District 34, KS State House District 116, KS
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Schools

Medicine Lodge Grade School
9 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Medicine Lodge Jr/Sr High School
10 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Attica High
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Puls Elem
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Pratt Community College
32 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Technology Center-Alva
35 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Barclay College
46 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Patterson Health Center
22 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Kingman Community Hospital
32 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Stillwater Regional Airport
105 miles, S • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
114 miles, NE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
120 miles, N • 1 star
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