Blue Township, KS
Living in Blue Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute55
Public Transit1
Affordability40
Public Safety77
Airports20
Hospitals71
Colleges34
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Schools62
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Residents
3.6kPopulation+834 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
81%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate16%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year-14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military5%
Sales and office20%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$230kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
53%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$1k (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 201315%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas52%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blue Township
United States45
Kansas56
Manhattan Metro Area40
Pottawatomie County25
Property Crime in Blue Township
United States48
Kansas58
Manhattan Metro Area31
Pottawatomie County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blue Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding54
Tornado28
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blue Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blue Township, KS
Flint Hills Christian School
5 miles, S
Manhattan Catholic School
7 miles, S
St John Lutheran School
22 miles, SE
St Xavier Catholic School
24 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Blue Township, KS
Kansas State University
7 miles, SW
Manhattan Christian College
7 miles, SW
Washburn University
47 miles, E
Emporia State University
63 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blue Township, KS
Mercy Regional Health Center
6 miles, SW
Manhattan Surgical Hospital Llc
6 miles, SW
Wamego Health Center
12 miles, SE
Irwin ACH (FT Riley)
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Blue Township, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
12 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
69 miles, SW
Kansas City International Airport
97 miles, E
Lincoln Airport
109 miles, N