Decatur County, KS
Living in Decatur County
Bikeability
13
Walkability
46
Commute
96
Public Transit
15
Affordability
100
Public Safety
95
Airports
1
Hospitals
55
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
16
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.9k
Population
-155 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
54%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate35%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector59%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home17%
Housing
$68k
Median Home Value
+$11k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$397
Median Monthly Rent
+$178 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K32%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas29%
Utility gas60%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Decatur County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Decatur County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 41 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 2 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Decatur County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado41
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Decatur County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Decatur County, KS
Sacred Heart School
41 miles, SW
Heartland Christian School
42 miles, SW
Heartland Christian School
42 miles, SW
St Joseph School
50 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Decatur County, KS
Fort Hays State University
87 miles, SE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
96 miles, NE
Hastings College
123 miles, NE
National American University-Garden City
127 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Decatur County, KS
Decatur County Hospital
5 miles, NW
Sheridan County Hospital
30 miles, S
Community Hospital
30 miles, N
Norton County Hospital
31 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Decatur County, KS
Hays Regional Airport
91 miles, SE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
94 miles, N
Kearney Regional Airport
101 miles, NE
Garden City Regional Airport
129 miles, S