Decatur County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
2,746 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,030 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$510 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$487 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.3% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (79%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 28
Feb 1 5 31
Mar 1 4 40
Apr 2 2 50
May 3 0 60
Jun 3 0 70
Jul 3 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 1 3 39
Dec 1 5 28

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Decatur Community Jr/Sr High
4 miles, NW · 1.9star
Oberlin Elem
5 miles, NW · 2.8star
Golden Plains Elem
18 miles, SW · 2.3star
Golden Plains High
27 miles, SW · 2.8star
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Colleges

Colby Community College
42 miles, W · 1.9star
Fort Hays State University
87 miles, S · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Community Hospital
30 miles, N · 2.3star
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Airports

Hays Regional Airport
91 miles, S · 1star
Kearney Regional Airport
101 miles, E · 1star
Garden City Regional Airport
129 miles, SW · 1star
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