Hays, KS
Living in Hays
Bikeability12
Walkability31
Commute100
Public Transit15
Affordability80
Public Safety70
Airports3
Hospitals57
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+640 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
54%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
13 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office23%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$177kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$600Median Monthly Rent+$125 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
LP gas1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hays
United States45
Kansas56
Ellis County25
Property Crime in Hays
United States48
Kansas58
Ellis County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hays
Inland Flooding18
Tornado18
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hays, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hays, KS
Holy Family Elementary
0 miles, S
Thomas More Prep-Marian High
1 miles, W
Hays Maranatha Christian School
4 miles, E
St Mary's School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Hays, KS
Fort Hays State University
1 miles, SW
Sterling College
76 miles, SE
Barclay College
88 miles, S
Bethany College
91 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hays, KS
Hays Medical Center
1 miles, E
Rush County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S
Russell Regional Hospital
25 miles, E
Rooks County Health Center
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Hays, KS
Hays Regional Airport
4 miles, SE
Salina Regional Airport
90 miles, E
Garden City Regional Airport
101 miles, SW
Kearney Regional Airport
129 miles, N