St. John, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
1,247 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,726 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$90,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$415 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$466 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Stafford 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

Stafford County
1
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 31
Feb 1 3 36
Mar 2 3 45
Apr 3 1 55
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 1 1 44
Dec 1 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 6%

Schools

St John Elem
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
St John High
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
Stafford Elementary
9 miles, SE 2.3 star
Stafford Middle School/High School
9 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

Pratt Community College
24 miles, S 1.9 star
Barton County Community College
28 miles, NE 1.4 star
Barclay College
32 miles, SW 1.4 star
Sterling College
34 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Pratt Regional Medical Center
25 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Hays Regional Airport
64 miles, N 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
81 miles, E 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
107 miles, W 1 star