Oberlin, KS
Living in Oberlin
Bikeability10
Walkability37
Commute100
Public Transit11
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports1
Hospitals54
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation-153 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate35%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$65kMedian Home Value+$1.3k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$385Median Monthly Rent+$138 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
LP gas6%
Utility gas84%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oberlin
United States45
Kansas56
Decatur County6
Property Crime in Oberlin
United States48
Kansas58
Decatur County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 2 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oberlin
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado33
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oberlin, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oberlin, KS
Sacred Heart School
41 miles, SW
Heartland Christian School
41 miles, SW
Heartland Christian School
41 miles, SW
St Joseph School
51 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Oberlin, KS
Fort Hays State University
91 miles, SE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
97 miles, NE
Hastings College
126 miles, NE
National American University-Garden City
129 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oberlin, KS
Decatur County Hospital
1 miles, SW
Community Hospital
27 miles, N
Rawlins County Health Center
27 miles, W
Sheridan County Hospital
33 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Oberlin, KS
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
90 miles, N
Hays Regional Airport
95 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
102 miles, NE
Garden City Regional Airport
131 miles, S