Jewell County, KS

Living in Jewell County

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 55
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 34
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Schools 51
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Residents

2.9k Population -266 (2010–19)
53  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated
61% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate40%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$2.9k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector50%
Self-employed20%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office20%
Service11%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$56k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$308 Median Monthly Rent +$56 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier45%

Home Value

Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
LP gas29%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jewell County

United States45
Kansas56

Property Crime in Jewell County

United States48
Kansas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (17%)(78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump82%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 1 5
Feb 31 1 5
Mar 41 2 2
Apr 52 3 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 54 2 0
Nov 40 1 2
Dec 28 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jewell County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding45
Tornado36
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jewell County, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jewell County, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Jewell County, KS

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Hastings College
57 miles, N
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York College
83 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jewell County, KS

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Airports

Airports near Jewell County, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
86 miles, SW