Sylvia, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
180 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$59,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$469 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$475 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Reno County
3
Hutchinson 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

Reno County
5
Hutchinson Urban Area
5
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 31
Feb 1 3 36
Mar 3 2 45
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 65
Jun 5 0 75
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 3 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 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 34, KS State House District 114, KS
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Schools

Fairfield Schools
8 miles, S • 1.9 star
Stafford Middle School/High School
10 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Stafford Elementary
10 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Partridge Elem
17 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Sterling College
21 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Pratt Community College
27 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Hutchinson Community College
28 miles, E • 1.9 star
Barton County Community College
35 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Kingman Community Hospital
27 miles, S • 4.1 star
Pratt Regional Medical Center
28 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Salina Regional Airport
71 miles, NE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
77 miles, N • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
124 miles, E • 1 star
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