Downs, KS
Living in Downs
Bikeability33
Walkability27
Commute98
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety88
Airports1
Hospitals74
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
752Population-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
$51kMedian 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
$82kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$309Median 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
Tipton Catholic High School
12 miles, S
St John's Grade School
24 miles, E
St John's Catholic School
24 miles, E
Hays Maranatha Christian School
57 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Downs, KS
Fort Hays State University
61 miles, SW
Kansas Wesleyan University
69 miles, SE
Hastings College
76 miles, N
Bethany College
79 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downs, KS
Osborne County Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SW
Smith County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems
23 miles, E
Jewell County Hospital
27 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Downs, KS
Hays Regional Airport
60 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
69 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
88 miles, N
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
102 miles, N