Rural Township, KS
Living in Rural Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute35
Public Transit1
Affordability49
Public Safety87
Airports47
Hospitals74
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
887Population+289 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
89%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years42%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Multiracial7%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate36%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household89%
Householder living alone11%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K39%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Private sector73%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office25%
Service4%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$217kMedian Home Value-$2.8k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
83%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199952%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K31%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K6%
$1M to $1.49M7%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas47%
Utility gas8%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rural Township
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Jefferson County14
Property Crime in Rural Township
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Jefferson County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rural Township
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding66
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rural Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rural Township, KS
Veritas Christian School
7 miles, SE
Prairie Moon Waldorf School
8 miles, SE
Lawrence Montessori School
8 miles, S
Corpus Christi Catholic School
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Rural Township, KS
University of Kansas
9 miles, SE
Washburn University
21 miles, W
Baker University
22 miles, S
University of Saint Mary
26 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rural Township, KS
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SE
Fw Huston Medical Center
17 miles, N
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
20 miles, W
Stormont Vail Hospital
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rural Township, KS
Kansas City International Airport
36 miles, NE
Manhattan Regional Airport
73 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
127 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
140 miles, S