Natoma Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
376 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$25,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$316 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$426 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Osborne 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

Osborne County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 80% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (80%) 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 29
Feb 1 5 32
Mar 2 3 42
Apr 2 1 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 1 1 40
Dec 1 4 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Natoma Elem
2 miles, NW · 3.2star
Natoma High (7-12)
2 miles, NW · 2.8star
Plainville High
17 miles, NW · 1.9star
Plainville Elem
17 miles, NW · 1.9star

Colleges

Hays Academy of Hair Design
26 miles, SW · 1star
Fort Hays State University
28 miles, SW · 1.9star
Barton County Community College
55 miles, S · 1.4star

Hospitals

Russell Regional Hospital
22 miles, S · 2.3star
Hays Medical Center
26 miles, SW · 4.1star

Airports

Hays Regional Airport
28 miles, SW · 1star
Salina Regional Airport
77 miles, SE · 1star
Kearney Regional Airport
107 miles, N · 1star
Manhattan Regional Airport
124 miles, SE · 1star