Shawnee County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
178,315 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,043 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$170,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$607 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$743 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Topeka Metro Area
4
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

Topeka Metro Area
6
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 28
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 2 1 43
Apr 3 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 42
Dec 1 4 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 20, KS State House District 53, KS
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Schools

McCarter Elem
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Topeka West High
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Landon Middle School
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Wanamaker Elem
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Washburn Institute of Technology
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Rasmussen College-Kansas
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Washburn University
3 miles, SE • 2.3 star
University of Kansas
28 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Stormont Vail Hospital
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
50 miles, NW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
58 miles, E • 3.7 star
Salina Regional Airport
103 miles, W • 1 star
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