Great Bend Township, KS
Living in Great Bend Township
Bikeability4
Walkability18
Commute98
Public Transit5
Affordability64
Public Safety56
Airports5
Hospitals57
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation+54 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office27%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$240Median Monthly Rent-$41 (2010–19)
86%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas11%
Utility gas81%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Great Bend Township
United States45
Kansas56
Barton County46
Property Crime in Great Bend Township
United States48
Kansas58
Barton County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Great Bend Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado23
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Great Bend Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Great Bend Township, KS
Central Kansas Christian Academy
4 miles, SW
Great Bend Sda School
6 miles, SW
St Joseph Elementary School
8 miles, E
Hays Maranatha Christian School
44 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Great Bend Township, KS
Sterling College
31 miles, SE
Fort Hays State University
47 miles, NW
Barclay College
57 miles, S
Central Christian College of Kansas
58 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Great Bend Township, KS
Ellinwood District Hospital
8 miles, E
Clara Barton Hospital
9 miles, N
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Great Bend Township, KS
Hays Regional Airport
43 miles, NW
Salina Regional Airport
64 miles, NE
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
87 miles, SE
Garden City Regional Airport
113 miles, W