Bison, KS
Living in Bison
Bikeability13
Walkability46
Commute58
Public Transit15
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports4
Hospitals54
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
167Population-60 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated-13% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate33%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income-$2.4k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K42%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office17%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked4%
Housing
$52kMedian Home Value+$7.5k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier60%
Home Value
Less than $50K49%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas3%
Utility gas84%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bison
United States45
Kansas56
Rush County17
Property Crime in Bison
United States48
Kansas58
Rush County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bison
Inland Flooding18
Tornado20
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bison, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bison, KS
Great Bend Sda School
23 miles, SE
Central Kansas Christian Academy
25 miles, SE
Holy Family Elementary
25 miles, N
Hays Maranatha Christian School
25 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Bison, KS
Fort Hays State University
26 miles, N
Sterling College
57 miles, E
Barclay College
62 miles, S
Bethany College
82 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bison, KS
Rush County Memorial Hospital
6 miles, W
Clara Barton Hospital
23 miles, E
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital
24 miles, S
Larned State Hospital
24 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bison, KS
Hays Regional Airport
23 miles, N
Salina Regional Airport
85 miles, E
Garden City Regional Airport
92 miles, SW
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
113 miles, SE