Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS
Living in Western Plains USD 106
Bikeability39
Walkability84
Commute100
Public Transit40
Affordability90
Public Safety77
Airports2
Hospitals49
Colleges16
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Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation-299 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income-$4.4k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector54%
Self-employed22%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office17%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van77%
Public transportation<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$53kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$335Median Monthly Rent+$77 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K48%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas64%
Utility gas24%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Western Plains USD 106
United States45
Kansas56
Ness County20
Property Crime in Western Plains USD 106
United States48
Kansas58
Ness County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump87%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Western Plains USD 106
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado45
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS
Sacred Heart School
8 miles, SW
St Mary's School
31 miles, NE
Thomas More Prep-Marian High
35 miles, NE
Holy Family Elementary
35 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS
Fort Hays State University
34 miles, NE
National American University-Garden City
69 miles, SW
Barclay College
75 miles, SE
Sterling College
90 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS
Ness County Hospital District #2
8 miles, SW
Grisell Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NW
Rush County Memorial Hospital
27 miles, E
Hodgeman County Health Center
32 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS
Hays Regional Airport
36 miles, NE
Garden City Regional Airport
65 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
118 miles, E
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
121 miles, SW