Arkansas City, KS
Living in Arkansas City
Bikeability38
Walkability44
Commute98
Public Transit16
Affordability100
Public Safety50
Airports28
Hospitals44
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-428 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate31%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office15%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value+$6.1k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$471Median Monthly Rent+$70 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Arkansas City
United States45
Kansas56
Cowley County40
Property Crime in Arkansas City
United States48
Kansas58
Cowley County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Arkansas City
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding47
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Arkansas City, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Arkansas City, KS
Sacred Heart Catholic School
1 miles, S
Holy Name Catholic School
12 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, N
First Lutheran School
25 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Arkansas City, KS
Southwestern College
13 miles, N
Newman University
45 miles, NW
Friends University
46 miles, NW
Wichita State University
47 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Arkansas City, KS
South Central Ks Med Center
4 miles, N
William Newton Hospital
12 miles, N
Stillwater Medical-Blackwell
24 miles, SW
Ponca City Medical Center
24 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Arkansas City, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
45 miles, NW
Stillwater Regional Airport
63 miles, S
Tulsa International Airport
88 miles, SE
Will Rogers World Airport
120 miles, S