Melvern, KS
Living in Melvern
Bikeability14
Walkability19
Commute32
Public Transit24
Affordability94
Public Safety87
Airports33
Hospitals69
Colleges40
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Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
400Population-81 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate42%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income-$10k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$363Median Monthly Rent+$71 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas4%
Utility gas75%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melvern
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Osage County13
Property Crime in Melvern
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Osage County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melvern
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding55
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melvern, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melvern, KS
Sacred Heart Catholic School
21 miles, E
St Rose Philippine Duchesne
27 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
30 miles, W
Emporia Christian School
31 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Melvern, KS
Ottawa University-Online
21 miles, E
Ottawa University-Ottawa
21 miles, E
Emporia State University
30 miles, W
Baker University
31 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melvern, KS
Adventhealth Ottawa
21 miles, E
Coffey County Hospital
22 miles, S
Anderson County Hospital
26 miles, SE
Newman Regional Health
31 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Melvern, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
71 miles, NW
Kansas City International Airport
74 miles, NE
Salina Regional Airport
110 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
112 miles, SE