Ford County, KS
Living in Ford County
Bikeability3
Walkability8
Commute100
Public Transit4
Affordability84
Public Safety56
Airports3
Hospitals48
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate25%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$604Median Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas73%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ford County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Ford County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ford County
Inland Flooding20
Tornado30
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ford County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ford County, KS
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
9 miles, NW
Sacred Heart School
53 miles, N
St Dominic Elementary School
56 miles, W
High Plains Christian School
57 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ford County, KS
Barclay College
43 miles, E
National American University-Garden City
56 miles, W
Fort Hays State University
87 miles, N
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
91 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ford County, KS
Western Plains Medical Complex
10 miles, NW
Minneola District Hospital
18 miles, SW
Hodgeman County Health Center
27 miles, N
Edwards County Hospital
30 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Ford County, KS
Garden City Regional Airport
49 miles, W
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
74 miles, SW
Hays Regional Airport
86 miles, N
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
134 miles, E