Baxter Springs Unified School District 508, KS
Living in Baxter Springs USD 508
Bikeability7
Walkability25
Commute80
Public Transit7
Affordability100
Public Safety49
Airports20
Hospitals58
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation+20 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
20%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial8%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate33%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$2.9k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$472Median Monthly Rent+$143 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
LP gas3%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Baxter Springs USD 508
United States45
Kansas56
Cherokee County38
Property Crime in Baxter Springs USD 508
United States48
Kansas58
Cherokee County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Baxter Springs USD 508
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding83
Tornado27
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Baxter Springs Unified School District 508, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Baxter Springs Unified School District 508, KS
St Marys Catholic Elementary School
11 miles, E
St Peters Middle School
15 miles, E
McAuley Catholic High School
15 miles, E
Church Alive Christian School
16 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Baxter Springs Unified School District 508, KS
Ozark Christian College
16 miles, E
Missouri Southern State University
18 miles, E
Pittsburg State University
25 miles, N
John Brown University
60 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Baxter Springs Unified School District 508, KS
Mercy Hospital Columbus
10 miles, N
Integris Miami Hospital
12 miles, SW
Freeman Health System-Freeman West
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Baxter Springs Unified School District 508, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
18 miles, NE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
58 miles, SE
Springfield-Branson National Airport
78 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
84 miles, SW