West Plains Township, KS
Living in West Plains Township
Bikeability7
Walkability28
Commute99
Public Transit8
Affordability84
Public Safety96
Airports3
Hospitals51
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+153 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate21%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone26%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office18%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$456Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K4%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas7%
Utility gas80%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Plains Township
United States45
Kansas56
Meade County5
Property Crime in West Plains Township
United States48
Kansas58
Meade County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (16%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 55 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Plains Township
Inland Flooding22
Tornado33
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Plains Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Plains Township, KS
Fellowship Baptist School
27 miles, SW
Heritage Christian Academy
45 miles, W
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
45 miles, NE
St Dominic Elementary School
53 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near West Plains Township, KS
National American University-Garden City
53 miles, N
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
76 miles, SW
Barclay College
82 miles, E
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
108 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Plains Township, KS
Meade District Hospital
11 miles, E
Southwest Medical Center
25 miles, SW
Satanta District Hospital
28 miles, NW
Beaver County Memorial Hospital
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Plains Township, KS
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
27 miles, SW
Garden City Regional Airport
48 miles, N
Hays Regional Airport
130 miles, NE
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
155 miles, SW