Great Bend, KS
Living in Great Bend
Bikeability28
Walkability32
Commute99
Public Transit20
Affordability98
Public Safety48
Airports5
Hospitals54
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-368 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated
61%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate32%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$472Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Great Bend
United States45
Kansas56
Barton County46
Property Crime in Great Bend
United States48
Kansas58
Barton County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Great Bend
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado22
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Great Bend, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Great Bend, KS
Central Kansas Christian Academy
0 miles, SE
Great Bend Sda School
2 miles, W
St Joseph Elementary School
12 miles, E
Hays Maranatha Christian School
44 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Great Bend, KS
Sterling College
33 miles, E
Fort Hays State University
46 miles, NW
Barclay College
54 miles, S
Central Christian College of Kansas
61 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Great Bend, KS
Clara Barton Hospital
11 miles, N
Ellinwood District Hospital
12 miles, E
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Great Bend, KS
Hays Regional Airport
42 miles, NW
Salina Regional Airport
69 miles, NE
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
89 miles, SE
Garden City Regional Airport
109 miles, W