Rooks County, KS
Living in Rooks County
Bikeability9
Walkability35
Commute98
Public Transit10
Affordability97
Public Safety91
Airports1
Hospitals63
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.1kPopulation-188 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate30%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$79kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$359Median Monthly Rent+$79 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas69%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rooks County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Rooks County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (17%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rooks County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding47
Tornado41
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rooks County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rooks County, KS
St Mary's School
31 miles, SW
Hays Maranatha Christian School
32 miles, S
Thomas More Prep-Marian High
32 miles, S
Holy Family Elementary
33 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Rooks County, KS
Fort Hays State University
33 miles, S
University of Nebraska at Kearney
94 miles, N
Sterling College
98 miles, SE
Kansas Wesleyan University
99 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rooks County, KS
Rooks County Health Center
7 miles, S
Graham County Hospital
28 miles, W
Phillips County Hospital
28 miles, N
Hays Medical Center
32 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Rooks County, KS
Hays Regional Airport
35 miles, S
Kearney Regional Airport
97 miles, N
Salina Regional Airport
98 miles, SE
Garden City Regional Airport
124 miles, SW