Rolla, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
545 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$69,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$475 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morton County
3
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

Morton County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 15% of residents leaning left and 82% leaning right.

Liberal (15%) (82%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 33
Feb 0 3 37
Mar 1 4 43
Apr 1 1 53
May 2 0 64
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 1 1 56
Nov 1 1 43
Dec 1 4 34

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Rolla JH/HS (6-12)
<1 miles, NE · 2.8star
Rolla Elem (PreK-5)
<1 miles, NE · 3.2star
Hugoton High
16 miles, E · 1.9star
Hugoton Middle
16 miles, E · 1.4star
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Colleges

Seward County Community College
40 miles, SE · 1.9star
Garden City Community College
73 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
75 miles, NE · 1star
Hays Regional Airport
175 miles, E · 1star
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