West Branch Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
835 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,402 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$520 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$438 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion 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

Marion County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 1 3 35
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 3 1 54
May 5 0 65
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 43
Dec 1 3 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 8%

Schools

Goessel Elem
3 miles, N 3.2 star
Goessel High
3 miles, N 2.8 star
Walton Rural Life Center
7 miles, S 1.9 star
Hesston High
8 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Hesston College
8 miles, W 2.3 star
Bethel College-North Newton
10 miles, SW 1.9 star
Tabor College
11 miles, NE 1.9 star
McPherson College
21 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Mercy Hospital, Inc
11 miles, W 4.1 star
Prairie View Inc
12 miles, S
Newton Medical Center
13 miles, SW 5 star

Airports

Salina Regional Airport
44 miles, N 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
73 miles, NE 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
114 miles, NW 1 star