Hill City Unified School District 281, KS
Living in Hill City USD 281
Bikeability
12
Walkability
40
Commute
100
Public Transit
15
Affordability
97
Public Safety
90
Airports
1
Hospitals
58
Colleges
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.5k
Population
-7 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
61%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$3.3k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
16 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector54%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$71k
Median Home Value
+$1.4k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$382
Median Monthly Rent
+$147 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas11%
Utility gas74%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hill City USD 281
United States45
Kansas56
Graham County11
Property Crime in Hill City USD 281
United States48
Kansas58
Graham County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hill City USD 281
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado45
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hill City Unified School District 281, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hill City Unified School District 281, KS
St Mary's School
32 miles, SE
Thomas More Prep-Marian High
43 miles, SE
Holy Family Elementary
44 miles, SE
Hays Maranatha Christian School
47 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Hill City Unified School District 281, KS
Fort Hays State University
43 miles, SE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
104 miles, NE
National American University-Garden City
107 miles, SW
Hastings College
119 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hill City Unified School District 281, KS
Graham County Hospital
4 miles, NE
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Gove County Medical Center
26 miles, SW
Sheridan County Hospital
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Hill City Unified School District 281, KS
Hays Regional Airport
48 miles, SE
Garden City Regional Airport
107 miles, SW
Kearney Regional Airport
108 miles, NE
Salina Regional Airport
126 miles, E