Wallace, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
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
54 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,563 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$65,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$528 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$409 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wallace 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

Wallace County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 30
Feb 0 4 33
Mar 1 3 41
Apr 2 2 50
May 3 0 60
Jun 3 0 71
Jul 3 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 1 0 66
Oct 1 1 53
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 0 4 30

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 8% of residents leaning left and 88% leaning right.

Liberal (8%) (88%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 90%
Hillary Clinton 5%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 40, KS State House District 120, KS
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Schools

Sharon Springs Elem
9 miles, W • 3.2 star
Wallace County High
9 miles, W • 3.2 star
Weskan High
20 miles, W • 2.8 star
Weskan Elem
20 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Northwest Kansas Technical College
30 miles, N • 1.9 star
Colby Community College
43 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Garden City Community College
77 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Goodland Regional Medical Center
31 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
83 miles, S • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
125 miles, SE • 1 star
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