Shawnee County, KS
Living in Shawnee County
Bikeability18
Walkability23
Commute90
Public Transit23
Affordability80
Public Safety44
Airports36
Hospitals74
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
178kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$639Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shawnee County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Shawnee County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 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 | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shawnee County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding40
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shawnee County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shawnee County, KS
Topeka Adventist School
1 miles, S
Topeka Collegiate School
2 miles, SE
Christ the King School
2 miles, S
Most Pure Heart of Mary School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Shawnee County, KS
Washburn University
3 miles, E
University of Kansas
28 miles, E
Baker University
36 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Ottawa
40 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shawnee County, KS
Stormont Vail Hospital
3 miles, E
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Shawnee County, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
50 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
59 miles, E
Salina Regional Airport
103 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
132 miles, SW