Silver Creek Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
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
762 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$77,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$616 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$413 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cowley County
4
Arkansas City-Winfield Urban Area
4
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cowley County
6
Arkansas City-Winfield Urban Area
6
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 32
Feb 2 2 37
Mar 3 1 46
Apr 3 0 56
May 5 0 66
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 2 0 46
Dec 1 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KS State Senate District 32, KS State House District 12, KS
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Schools

Central Elem
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Central Jr-Sr High
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Country View Elem
8 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Dexter Elem
11 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Southwestern College
12 miles, W • 2.8 star
Cowley County Community College
24 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Butler Community College
33 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

William Newton Hospital
13 miles, W • 3.2 star
South Central Ks Med Center
20 miles, W • 2.3 star
Kansas Medical Center Llc
33 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Stillwater Regional Airport
83 miles, SW • 1 star
Tulsa International Airport
93 miles, S • 2.3 star
Salina Regional Airport
111 miles, N • 1 star
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