Straight Creek Township, KS
Living in Straight Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute6
Public Transit1
Affordability65
Public Safety70
Airports47
Hospitals72
Colleges35
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Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
268Population+175 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-20 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years34%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate51%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree26%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone24%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income-$28k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-20% (2010–19)
44 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K22%
Employers
Private sector52%
Self-employed26%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office45%
Service2%
Commute
Car, truck, or van74%
Worked at home26%
Housing
-Median Home Value-$4.5k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$338Median Monthly Rent-$37 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199936%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier54%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K24%
$300K to $399K21%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
LP gas51%
Utility gas7%
Wood41%
Crime
Violent Crime in Straight Creek Township
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Jackson County28
Property Crime in Straight Creek Township
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Jackson County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Straight Creek Township
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding64
Tornado29
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Straight Creek Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Straight Creek Township, KS
Maur Hill - Mount Academy
27 miles, E
Trinity Lutheran School
27 miles, E
St Benedict Catholic School
28 miles, E
Riverbend International School
28 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Straight Creek Township, KS
Benedictine College
28 miles, E
Washburn University
34 miles, S
University of Saint Mary
42 miles, SE
University of Kansas
44 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Straight Creek Township, KS
Holton Community Hospital
7 miles, SW
Hiawatha Community Hospital
23 miles, N
Fw Huston Medical Center
23 miles, SE
Atchison Hospital
27 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Straight Creek Township, KS
Kansas City International Airport
51 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
62 miles, SW
Lincoln Airport
109 miles, NW
Salina Regional Airport
120 miles, SW