Downs, KS

Living in Downs

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 27
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 26
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Schools 42
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Residents

752 Population -174 (2010–19)
53  y Median Age
24% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector60%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office24%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$82k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$309 Median Monthly Rent +$15 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downs

United States45
Kansas56
Osborne County15

Property Crime in Downs

United States48
Kansas58
Osborne County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 5
Feb 32 1 4
Mar 42 2 3
Apr 52 2 1
May 63 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 55 2 0
Nov 41 1 2
Dec 29 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downs

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding44
Tornado30
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downs, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Downs, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Downs, KS

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Hastings College
76 miles, N
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Bethany College
79 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Downs, KS

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Jewell County Hospital
27 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Downs, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
60 miles, SW
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