Cowley County, KS
Living in Cowley County
Bikeability26
Walkability43
Commute84
Public Transit16
Affordability92
Public Safety61
Airports21
Hospitals48
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation-789 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$89kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$469Median Monthly Rent+$76 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Utility gas60%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cowley County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Cowley County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cowley County
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding59
Tornado29
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cowley County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cowley County, KS
Trinity Lutheran School
8 miles, W
Holy Name Catholic School
9 miles, W
Sacred Heart Catholic School
16 miles, SW
Wellington Christian Academy
32 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Cowley County, KS
Southwestern College
8 miles, W
Wichita State University
42 miles, NW
Friends University
42 miles, NW
Newman University
42 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cowley County, KS
William Newton Hospital
8 miles, W
South Central Ks Med Center
13 miles, SW
Sumner Community Hospital
31 miles, W
Rock Regional Hospital, Llc
33 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Cowley County, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
43 miles, NW
Stillwater Regional Airport
75 miles, S
Tulsa International Airport
89 miles, SE
Salina Regional Airport
116 miles, N