West Branch Township, KS
Living in West Branch Township
Bikeability39
Walkability36
Commute65
Public Transit12
Affordability87
Public Safety91
Airports8
Hospitals71
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
994Population+79 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate27%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office14%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value-$600 (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$329Median Monthly Rent-$30 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas20%
Utility gas52%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Branch Township
United States45
Kansas56
Marion County16
Property Crime in West Branch Township
United States48
Kansas58
Marion County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Branch Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding49
Tornado27
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Branch Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Branch Township, KS
St Mary Catholic School
11 miles, S
Prairie View Special Purpose Day School
12 miles, S
Newton Bible Christian School
12 miles, S
Berean Academy
15 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Branch Township, KS
Bethel College-North Newton
9 miles, S
Tabor College
11 miles, NE
McPherson College
21 miles, NW
Central Christian College of Kansas
22 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Branch Township, KS
Mercy Hospital, Inc
11 miles, W
Prairie View Inc
12 miles, S
Hillsboro Community Hospital
13 miles, NE
Newton Medical Center
13 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Branch Township, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
39 miles, S
Salina Regional Airport
44 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
73 miles, NE
Hays Regional Airport
114 miles, NW