Alta Vista, KS
Living in Alta Vista
Bikeability21
Walkability59
Commute59
Public Transit22
Affordability99
Public Safety88
Airports21
Hospitals68
Colleges33
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Schools72
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Residents
491Population+16 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial7%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office28%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked6%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$65kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$531Median Monthly Rent+$143 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K55%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas6%
Utility gas62%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alta Vista
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Wabaunsee County10
Property Crime in Alta Vista
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Wabaunsee County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alta Vista
Excessive Heat14
Inland Flooding71
Tornado44
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alta Vista, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alta Vista, KS
St John Lutheran School
15 miles, NE
St Xavier Catholic School
21 miles, NW
Manhattan Catholic School
22 miles, N
Flint Hills Christian School
23 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Alta Vista, KS
Manhattan Christian College
23 miles, N
Kansas State University
23 miles, N
Emporia State University
35 miles, SE
Washburn University
44 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alta Vista, KS
Morris County Hospital
14 miles, S
Irwin ACH (FT Riley)
21 miles, NW
Geary Community Hospital
22 miles, NW
Manhattan Surgical Hospital Llc
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Alta Vista, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
22 miles, NW
Salina Regional Airport
63 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
98 miles, SW
Kansas City International Airport
100 miles, E