Palco, KS
Living in Palco
Bikeability15
Walkability50
Commute83
Public Transit18
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports1
Hospitals61
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
157Population-81 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
40%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black6%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate30%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone18%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income-$9.9k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office12%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$57kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$238Median Monthly Rent-$212 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-26% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 195935%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palco
United States45
Kansas56
Rooks County10
Property Crime in Palco
United States48
Kansas58
Rooks County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palco
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding50
Tornado41
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palco, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palco, KS
St Mary's School
21 miles, S
Thomas More Prep-Marian High
28 miles, SE
Holy Family Elementary
29 miles, SE
Hays Maranatha Christian School
31 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Palco, KS
Fort Hays State University
29 miles, SE
Sterling College
102 miles, SE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
103 miles, N
Kansas Wesleyan University
109 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palco, KS
Rooks County Health Center
14 miles, E
Graham County Hospital
17 miles, NW
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SW
Hays Medical Center
29 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Palco, KS
Hays Regional Airport
32 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
106 miles, N
Salina Regional Airport
107 miles, E
Garden City Regional Airport
111 miles, SW