Plains, KS
Living in Plains
Bikeability9
Walkability34
Commute98
Public Transit10
Affordability80
Public Safety96
Airports2
Hospitals45
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+90 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate22%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone25%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K24%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office18%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$450Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas1%
Utility gas84%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Plains
United States45
Kansas56
Meade County5
Property Crime in Plains
United States48
Kansas58
Meade County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (16%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 55 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Plains
Inland Flooding14
Tornado21
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Plains, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Plains, KS
Fellowship Baptist School
25 miles, SW
Heritage Christian Academy
42 miles, W
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
46 miles, NE
St Dominic Elementary School
51 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Plains, KS
National American University-Garden City
51 miles, N
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
74 miles, SW
Barclay College
85 miles, E
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
111 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Plains, KS
Meade District Hospital
14 miles, E
Southwest Medical Center
24 miles, SW
Satanta District Hospital
25 miles, NW
Beaver County Memorial Hospital
32 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Plains, KS
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
25 miles, SW
Garden City Regional Airport
46 miles, N
Hays Regional Airport
130 miles, NE
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
154 miles, SW