Dighton, KS
Living in Dighton
Bikeability6
Walkability24
Commute100
Public Transit7
Affordability90
Public Safety63
Airports2
Hospitals42
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
873Population-68 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
54%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government24%
Private sector60%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office24%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$77kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$347Median Monthly Rent-$17 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas88%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dighton
United States45
Kansas56
Lane County32
Property Crime in Dighton
United States48
Kansas58
Lane County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 41 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dighton
Inland Flooding15
Tornado28
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dighton, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dighton, KS
Sacred Heart School
31 miles, E
High Plains Christian School
40 miles, SW
St Dominic Elementary School
41 miles, SW
St Mary Catholic School
42 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Dighton, KS
National American University-Garden City
41 miles, SW
Fort Hays State University
66 miles, NE
Barclay College
95 miles, SE
Sterling College
124 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dighton, KS
Lane County Hospital
0 miles, W
Scott County Hospital
24 miles, W
Ness County Hospital District #2
31 miles, E
Grisell Memorial Hospital
31 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Dighton, KS
Garden City Regional Airport
41 miles, S
Hays Regional Airport
69 miles, E
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
103 miles, S
Salina Regional Airport
153 miles, E