Valley Heights Unified School District 498, KS
Living in Valley Heights USD 498
Bikeability14
Walkability47
Commute88
Public Transit16
Affordability89
Public Safety85
Airports22
Hospitals74
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.3kPopulation+83 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate40%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$387Median Monthly Rent+$64 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas15%
Utility gas67%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Valley Heights USD 498
United States45
Kansas56
Marshall County14
Property Crime in Valley Heights USD 498
United States48
Kansas58
Marshall County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Valley Heights USD 498
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding58
Tornado31
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Valley Heights Unified School District 498, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Valley Heights Unified School District 498, KS
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
12 miles, N
St John's School
18 miles, NW
Linn Lutheran School
21 miles, W
Flint Hills Christian School
33 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Valley Heights Unified School District 498, KS
Kansas State University
34 miles, S
Manhattan Christian College
34 miles, S
Doane University
68 miles, N
Washburn University
68 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Valley Heights Unified School District 498, KS
Community Memorial Healthcare, Inc
13 miles, N
Hanover Hospital
18 miles, NW
Washington County Hospital
22 miles, NW
Community Hospital, Onaga and St Marys Campus
30 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Valley Heights Unified School District 498, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
36 miles, S
Salina Regional Airport
80 miles, SW
Lincoln Airport
82 miles, N
Kansas City International Airport
108 miles, E