Sherman County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
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
5,919 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,444 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$126,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$589 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 29
Feb 0 5 32
Mar 1 5 40
Apr 2 4 48
May 3 0 59
Jun 3 0 69
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 2 51
Nov 1 4 39
Dec 0 4 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 11%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 40, KS State House District 120, KS
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Schools

West Elementary
<1 miles, SW
Goodland Jr-Sr High School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
North Elementary
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Brewster Elem
18 miles, E • 2.3 star

Colleges

Northwest Kansas Technical College
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Colby Community College
36 miles, E • 1.9 star
Lamar Community College
101 miles, SW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Goodland Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Citizens Medical Center
36 miles, E • 4.1 star

Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
112 miles, S • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
136 miles, SE • 1 star
Denver International Airport
161 miles, NW • 5 star