Bird City, KS
Living in Bird City
Bikeability66
Walkability85
Commute100
Public Transit41
Affordability95
Public Safety82
Airports18
Hospitals55
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
536Population+33 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+20% (2010–19)
52%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+13% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector57%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office10%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked11%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$9.3k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$379Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas2%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bird City
United States45
Kansas56
Cheyenne County17
Property Crime in Bird City
United States48
Kansas58
Cheyenne County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (13%)(83%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump87%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bird City
Inland Flooding40
Tornado45
Blizzard15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bird City, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bird City, KS
Heartland Christian School
35 miles, SE
Heartland Christian School
35 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
35 miles, SE
St Joseph School
56 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Bird City, KS
National American University-Garden City
128 miles, S
Fort Hays State University
132 miles, SE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
144 miles, NE
Colorado State University-Global Campus
173 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bird City, KS
Cheyenne County Hospital
14 miles, W
Dundy County Hospital
21 miles, N
Rawlins County Health Center
27 miles, E
Goodland Regional Medical Center
29 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bird City, KS
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
105 miles, NE
Garden City Regional Airport
133 miles, S
Hays Regional Airport
136 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
149 miles, NE