St. Francis, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
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
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
1,268 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,324 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$484 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$526 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cheyenne County
2
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

Cheyenne County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 29
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 1 5 39
Apr 2 4 49
May 2 0 58
Jun 2 0 70
Jul 2 0 76
Aug 2 0 74
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 2 52
Nov 1 4 39
Dec 1 4 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 83% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (84%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 88%
Hillary Clinton 8%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

St Francis Elem
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
St Francis High
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Cheylin Jr/Sr High
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Cheylin Elementary
14 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Northwest Kansas Technical College
30 miles, S • 1.9 star
Colby Community College
48 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Northeastern Junior College
95 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Goodland Regional Medical Center
29 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
140 miles, S • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
150 miles, SE • 1 star
Denver International Airport
152 miles, NW • 5 star
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