Silver Lake Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
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
1,859 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,051 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$170,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$650 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$692 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shawnee County
5
Topeka Metro 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

Shawnee County
7
Topeka Metro Area
6
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 28
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 2 1 43
Apr 3 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 6 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 43
Dec 1 5 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 18, KS State House District 50, KS
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Schools

Silver Lake Jr-Sr High
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Silver Lake Elem
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Rossville Jr-Sr High School
5 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Rossville Elem
5 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Rasmussen College-Kansas
7 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Washburn Institute of Technology
7 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Washburn University
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
University of Kansas
34 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Stormont Vail Hospital
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Wamego Health Center
26 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
44 miles, NW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
63 miles, E • 3.7 star
Salina Regional Airport
99 miles, W • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
130 miles, N • 1 star
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