Jackson 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 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
417 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$675 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Riley County
4
Manhattan Metro Area
4
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Riley County
4
Manhattan Metro Area
3
Kansas
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) 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 1 4 27
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 2 2 42
Apr 2 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 2 1 42
Dec 1 3 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Blue Valley High
1 miles, SW · 2.3star
Randolph Middle
2 miles, SW · 2.8star
McCormick Elementary
8 miles, SE · 4.1star
Riley County High School
9 miles, SW · 2.3star

Colleges

Manhattan Area Technical College
19 miles, S · 1.9star
Bellus Academy
20 miles, S · 1star
Kansas State University
21 miles, S · 2.8star
Manhattan Christian College
21 miles, S · 1.9star

Hospitals

Mercy Regional Health Center
19 miles, S · 3.2star
Clay County Medical Center
20 miles, W · 4.1star

Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
22 miles, S · 1star
Salina Regional Airport
66 miles, W · 1star
Lincoln Airport
96 miles, N · 1star
Kansas City International Airport
110 miles, SE · 3.7star