Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS
Living in Sunset Hills
Bikeability62
Walkability73
Commute97
Public Transit57
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports49
Hospitals81
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
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Residents
17kPopulation-819 (2010–19)
27 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
47%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years59%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black6%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone21%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation4%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$173kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$744Median Monthly Rent+$206 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sunset Hills
United States45
Kansas56
Lawrence Metro Area2
Douglas County2
Property Crime in Sunset Hills
United States48
Kansas58
Lawrence Metro Area1
Douglas County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sunset Hills
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS
Montessori Childrens House
1 miles, SE
St John Catholic School
2 miles, E
Veritas Christian School
2 miles, NE
Bishop Seabury Academy
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS
University of Kansas
1 miles, E
Baker University
14 miles, S
Washburn University
24 miles, W
Ottawa University-Ottawa
25 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
23 miles, W
Stormont Vail Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS
Kansas City International Airport
38 miles, NE
Manhattan Regional Airport
76 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
129 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
132 miles, S