Hill City Township, KS
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
1,616
332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
24.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$49,527
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
10 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$90,600
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$492
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$472
$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
Graham 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
Graham County
1
Kansas
4
United States
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.
Liberal (18%) (79%) ConservativeClimate
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 | 1 | 4 | 29 |
| Feb | 1 | 4 | 33 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 42 |
| Apr | 2 | 1 | 52 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 62 |
| Jun | 3 | 0 | 73 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 79 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 77 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 67 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 54 |
| Nov | 1 | 2 | 41 |
| Dec | 1 | 4 | 30 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Hill City Elem
3 miles, SW
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Hill City Junior-Senior High
3 miles, SW
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Damar Elementary School
13 miles, SE
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Palco Jr High
17 miles, SE
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Colleges
Fort Hays State University
44 miles, S
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Hays Academy of Hair Design
45 miles, S
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Colby Community College
66 miles, W
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Barton County Community College
90 miles, S
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Hospitals
Graham County Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SW
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Rooks County Health Center
30 miles, SE
Norton County Hospital
30 miles, N
Airports
Hays Regional Airport
48 miles, S
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Kearney Regional Airport
101 miles, NE
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Garden City Regional Airport
113 miles, SW
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Salina Regional Airport
123 miles, SE
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