Vassar, KS
Living in Vassar
Bikeability8
Walkability31
Commute1
Public Transit9
Affordability61
Public Safety94
Airports36
Hospitals79
Colleges41
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Schools12
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Residents
799Population+79 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+18 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate47%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
49 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office26%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$659Median Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas38%
Utility gas2%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Vassar
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Osage County13
Property Crime in Vassar
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Osage County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vassar
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding58
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Vassar, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Vassar, KS
Sacred Heart Catholic School
19 miles, E
St Matthew Catholic School
26 miles, N
Corpus Christi Catholic School
26 miles, NE
Bishop Seabury Academy
27 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Vassar, KS
Ottawa University-Ottawa
19 miles, E
Ottawa University-Online
19 miles, E
Baker University
24 miles, E
Washburn University
27 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Vassar, KS
Adventhealth Ottawa
19 miles, E
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
28 miles, N
Stormont Vail Hospital
28 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Vassar, KS
Kansas City International Airport
66 miles, NE
Manhattan Regional Airport
66 miles, NW
Salina Regional Airport
111 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
120 miles, SE