State House District 55, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
23,383 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,801 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$517 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$698 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 28
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 6 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 55
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 true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 7%

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Schools

Lowman Hill Elem
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Capital City
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Washburn University
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Rasmussen College-Kansas
3 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Washburn Institute of Technology
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
University of Kansas
25 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Stormont Vail Hospital
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
52 miles, NW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
56 miles, E • 3.7 star
Salina Regional Airport
106 miles, W • 1 star
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