Douglas County, KS
Living in Douglas County
Bikeability51
Walkability61
Commute79
Public Transit44
Affordability66
Public Safety99
Airports46
Hospitals80
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
120kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
54%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black4%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate18%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree24%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$199kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$765Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Douglas County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Douglas County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Douglas County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding48
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Douglas County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Douglas County, KS
Bishop Seabury Academy
3 miles, N
Corpus Christi Catholic School
5 miles, NW
Lawrence Montessori School
5 miles, N
Montessori Childrens House
5 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Douglas County, KS
University of Kansas
5 miles, NE
Baker University
10 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Ottawa
20 miles, S
Ottawa University-Online
20 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Douglas County, KS
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
6 miles, N
Adventhealth Ottawa
21 miles, S
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
24 miles, NW
Stormont Vail Hospital
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Douglas County, KS
Kansas City International Airport
42 miles, NE
Manhattan Regional Airport
76 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
127 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
128 miles, S