Sun City, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
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
38 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,219 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$750 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,063 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barber 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

Barber County
1
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 33
Feb 1 3 38
Mar 2 2 47
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 2 0 71
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 1 1 45
Dec 1 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KS State Senate District 34, KS State House District 116, KS
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Schools

Medicine Lodge Jr/Sr High School
19 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Skyline Elem
20 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Skyline High
20 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Haviland Elem
20 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Barclay College
20 miles, N • 1.4 star
Pratt Community College
22 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Northwest Technology Center-Alva
43 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Pratt Regional Medical Center
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hays Regional Airport
103 miles, N • 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
106 miles, NW • 1 star
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