Smoky Hill Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
8,965 332.4M (US)
Median Age
23.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,459 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
36.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$279,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$508 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,370 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
9.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Geary County
5
Manhattan 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

Geary County
3
Manhattan Metro Area
3
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 2 1 43
Apr 3 0 53
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 43
Dec 1 4 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 17, KS State House District 65, KS
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Schools

Junction City Middle School
2 miles, S • 1 star
Westwood Elem
3 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Junction City Sr High
3 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Fort Riley Elem
3 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Manhattan Area Technical College
18 miles, E • 1.9 star
Bellus Academy
18 miles, E • 1 star
Manhattan Christian College
19 miles, E • 1.9 star
Kansas State University
19 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Geary Community Hospital
4 miles, S • 3.2 star
Memorial Hospital
19 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
14 miles, E • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
44 miles, W • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
118 miles, E • 3.7 star
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