Ottawa County, KS

Living in Ottawa County

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 46
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 22
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Schools 20
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Residents

5.8k Population -285 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate35%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$4k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector59%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office24%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$106k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$457 Median Monthly Rent +$87 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas29%
Utility gas42%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ottawa County

United States45
Kansas56

Property Crime in Ottawa County

United States48
Kansas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (19%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 5
Feb 33 1 4
Mar 43 2 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 2 0
Nov 43 1 1
Dec 31 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ottawa County

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding56
Tornado34
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ottawa County, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ottawa County, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Ottawa County, KS

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Bethany College
39 miles, S
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McPherson College
53 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ottawa County, KS

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Airports

Airports near Ottawa County, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
89 miles, W