Strong City, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
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
492 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$94,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$529 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$288 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chase County
3
Emporia Urban Area
3
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chase County
3
Emporia Urban Area
4
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 30
Feb 1 3 34
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 3 0 54
May 5 0 65
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 1 4 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 14, KS State House District 13, KS
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Schools

Chase County Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
NLC Elementary School
17 miles, E • 2.8 star
Emporia High
17 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Flint Hills Technical College
17 miles, E • 1.9 star
Emporia State University
19 miles, E • 1.9 star
Tabor College
36 miles, W • 1.9 star
Butler Community College
45 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Newman Regional Health
18 miles, E • 4.1 star
Morris County Hospital
19 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Herington Municipal Hospital
29 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
52 miles, N • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
66 miles, NW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
116 miles, E • 3.7 star
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