Woodson County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
3,118 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,152 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$77,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$464 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$463 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 30
Feb 2 2 36
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 65
Jun 6 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 2 3 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 12, KS State House District 13, KS
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Yates Center High
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Yates Center Elem
2 miles, SE • 1.9 star
LeRoy Elem
15 miles, NE
Southern Coffey County High School
15 miles, NE • 3.7 star

Colleges

Allen County Community College
20 miles, E • 1.9 star
Neosho County Community College
22 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Emporia State University
43 miles, N • 1.9 star
Flint Hills Technical College
44 miles, N • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Allen County Regional Hospital
20 miles, E • 2.3 star
Coffey County Hospital
22 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Fredonia Regional Hospital
25 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
86 miles, SE • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
100 miles, N • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
112 miles, NE • 3.7 star