Soldier, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
74 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$55,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$731 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
3
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

Jackson County
3
Topeka Metro Area
6
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 27
Feb 1 5 32
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 3 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 2 1 42
Dec 1 5 30

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 71%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 1, KS State House District 62, KS
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Wetmore High
11 miles, E • 3.2 star
Wetmore Elementary
11 miles, E • 3.7 star
Onaga Senior High
11 miles, W • 2.8 star
Onaga Elem
11 miles, W • 2.3 star
Browse all schools near Topeka Metro Area

Colleges

Rasmussen College-Kansas
35 miles, S • 1.4 star
Washburn Institute of Technology
36 miles, S • 2.3 star
Washburn University
38 miles, S • 2.3 star
Manhattan Christian College
41 miles, W • 1.9 star
Browse all colleges near Topeka Metro Area

Hospitals

Holton Community Hospital
12 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Browse all hospitals near Topeka Metro Area

Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
47 miles, W • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
69 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Lincoln Airport
100 miles, N • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
104 miles, W • 1 star
Browse all airports near Topeka Metro Area