Welda, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
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
221 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,096 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
65 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$363 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$322 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Anderson County
3
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

Anderson County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 30
Feb 2 2 34
Mar 2 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 0 43
Dec 2 4 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Schools

Crest Elementary
8 miles, SW 1.9 star
Crest High
8 miles, SW 3.7 star
Anderson County Jr/Sr High School
8 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

Allen County Community College
17 miles, SW 1.9 star
Ottawa University-Ottawa
30 miles, NE 1.9 star
Neosho County Community College
36 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Allen County Regional Hospital
16 miles, SW 2.3 star
Coffey County Hospital
24 miles, NW 4.1 star
Adventhealth Ottawa
29 miles, NE 5 star

Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
83 miles, S 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
84 miles, NE 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
100 miles, NW 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
122 miles, SE 1.4 star