The Highlands, KS
Living in The Highlands
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute59
Public Transit1
Affordability67
Public Safety85
Airports8
Hospitals69
Colleges19
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Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
380Population
54 y Median Age
44%College-Educated
55%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years9%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate21%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income
100%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K59%
$75K to $99K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office40%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle7%
Taxicab8%
Housing
$214kMedian Home Value
30%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
82%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K18%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
LP gas37%
Utility gas21%
Crime
Violent Crime in The Highlands
United States45
Kansas56
Reno County31
Property Crime in The Highlands
United States48
Kansas58
Reno County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Highlands
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding55
Tornado30
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near The Highlands, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near The Highlands, KS
Holy Cross Catholic School
6 miles, S
Central Christian Schools
6 miles, SE
Trinity Catholic Jr/Sr High School
7 miles, S
Pilgrim Christian School
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near The Highlands, KS
Sterling College
15 miles, W
Central Christian College of Kansas
20 miles, NE
McPherson College
22 miles, NE
Bethany College
32 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near The Highlands, KS
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc
7 miles, SE
Summit Surgical, Llc
7 miles, SE
Hospital District #1 of Rice County
19 miles, NW
McPherson Hospital
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near The Highlands, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
45 miles, SE
Salina Regional Airport
46 miles, N
Hays Regional Airport
85 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
96 miles, NE