Silver Lake Township, KS
Living in Silver Lake Township
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute81
Public Transit1
Affordability69
Public Safety80
Airports33
Hospitals75
Colleges38
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Schools33
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Residents
1.7kPopulation-805 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income-$325 (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector55%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office26%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$166kMedian Home Value+$8.2k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$527Median Monthly Rent+$36 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197934%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas13%
Utility gas68%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Silver Lake Township
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57
Property Crime in Silver Lake Township
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Shawnee County87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Silver Lake Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding40
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Silver Lake Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Silver Lake Township, KS
Topeka Adventist School
8 miles, SE
Hayden Catholic High School
8 miles, E
Christ the King School
8 miles, SE
Topeka Collegiate School
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Silver Lake Township, KS
Washburn University
10 miles, SE
University of Kansas
34 miles, E
Manhattan Christian College
39 miles, W
Kansas State University
39 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Silver Lake Township, KS
Stormont Vail Hospital
9 miles, E
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
10 miles, SE
Wamego Health Center
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Silver Lake Township, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
44 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
63 miles, E
Salina Regional Airport
99 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
130 miles, N