Hodgeman County, 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
7/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
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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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- 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
1,676
332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.9 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
28.4%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$63,125
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4%
88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$92,700
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$600
$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 18% of residents leaning left and 77% 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 | 5 | 31 |
| Feb | 1 | 3 | 35 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 44 |
| Apr | 2 | 1 | 54 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 64 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 73 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 79 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 77 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 69 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 56 |
| Nov | 1 | 1 | 43 |
| Dec | 1 | 4 | 32 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Hodgeman County Elementary
<1 miles, W
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Hodgeman County High
<1 miles, SE
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Spearville Jr/Sr High
18 miles, S
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Spearville Elem
18 miles, S
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Colleges
Dodge City Community College
23 miles, SW
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Garden City Community College
52 miles, W
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National American University-Garden City
52 miles, W
Barclay College
54 miles, SE
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Hospitals
Hodgeman County Health Center
<1 miles, SE
Western Plains Medical Complex
22 miles, SW
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Ness County Hospital District #2
26 miles, N
Edwards County Hospital
28 miles, SE
Airports
Garden City Regional Airport
46 miles, W
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Hays Regional Airport
62 miles, NE
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Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
93 miles, SW
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Salina Regional Airport
131 miles, E
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