Emporia Unified School District 253, KS
Living in Emporia USD 253
Bikeability32
Walkability45
Commute100
Public Transit24
Affordability96
Public Safety77
Airports23
Hospitals70
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation-1.4k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
57%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$8.5k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$521Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas60%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Emporia USD 253
United States45
Kansas56
Lyon County21
Property Crime in Emporia USD 253
United States48
Kansas58
Lyon County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Emporia USD 253
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding49
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Emporia Unified School District 253, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Emporia Unified School District 253, KS
Emporia Christian School
2 miles, NE
Sacred Heart School
3 miles, E
St John Lutheran School
42 miles, N
Christ the King School
49 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Emporia Unified School District 253, KS
Emporia State University
2 miles, NE
Washburn University
52 miles, NE
Tabor College
53 miles, W
Ottawa University-Online
54 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Emporia Unified School District 253, KS
Newman Regional Health
2 miles, NE
Morris County Hospital
24 miles, NW
Coffey County Hospital
29 miles, SE
Greenwood County Hospital
39 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Emporia Unified School District 253, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
57 miles, NW
Salina Regional Airport
82 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
84 miles, SW
Kansas City International Airport
102 miles, NE