Americus, KS
Living in Americus
Bikeability7
Walkability26
Commute75
Public Transit7
Affordability95
Public Safety87
Airports22
Hospitals68
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
908Population-121 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate41%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value-$9.5k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$654Median Monthly Rent+$276 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197934%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K8%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas4%
Utility gas66%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Americus
United States45
Kansas56
Lyon County21
Property Crime in Americus
United States48
Kansas58
Lyon County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Americus
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado32
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Americus, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Americus, KS
Emporia Christian School
7 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
9 miles, SE
St John Lutheran School
35 miles, N
Christ the King School
45 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Americus, KS
Emporia State University
8 miles, SE
Washburn University
47 miles, NE
Manhattan Christian College
50 miles, N
Kansas State University
50 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Americus, KS
Newman Regional Health
7 miles, SE
Morris County Hospital
17 miles, NW
Coffey County Hospital
35 miles, SE
Herington Municipal Hospital
39 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Americus, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
49 miles, NW
Salina Regional Airport
78 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
87 miles, SW
Kansas City International Airport
100 miles, NE