Bourbon County, KS
Living in Bourbon County
Bikeability29
Walkability49
Commute89
Public Transit18
Affordability89
Public Safety49
Airports34
Hospitals68
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-489 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$5.9k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$6.3k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$460Median Monthly Rent+$72 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas15%
Utility gas50%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bourbon County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Bourbon County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bourbon County
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding81
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bourbon County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bourbon County, KS
St Mary's Catholic School
8 miles, E
Fort Scott Christian Heights
9 miles, E
Christian Learning Center
9 miles, SE
St Mary Elementary School
27 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Bourbon County, KS
Pittsburg State University
33 miles, S
Ozark Christian College
55 miles, S
Ottawa University-Online
56 miles, NW
Ottawa University-Ottawa
56 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bourbon County, KS
Girard Medical Center
24 miles, S
Nevada Regional Medical Center
27 miles, E
Allen County Regional Hospital
30 miles, W
Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc
34 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bourbon County, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
52 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
91 miles, SE
Kansas City International Airport
100 miles, N
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
113 miles, S