Smith Center, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
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
1,585 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,963 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$490 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$477 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Smith County
1
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

Smith County
1
Kansas
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (73%) 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 5 27
Feb 1 5 31
Mar 2 3 41
Apr 2 1 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 4 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Smith Center Elem
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
Smith Center Jr Sr High
<1 miles, E · 1.9star
Thunder Ridge Elementary
13 miles, W · 3.2star
Thunder Ridge High School
13 miles, W · 2.8star
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Colleges

Hastings College
60 miles, NE · 2.8star
Cloud County Community College
61 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Smith County Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
67 miles, N · 1star
Hays Regional Airport
70 miles, SW · 1star
Salina Regional Airport
91 miles, S · 1star
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