Sherman County, KS
Living in Sherman County
Bikeability
9
Walkability
36
Commute
100
Public Transit
10
Affordability
86
Public Safety
100
Airports
22
Hospitals
56
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.9k
Population
-64 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate30%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$55k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
13 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked3%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$111k
Median Home Value
+$32k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$545
Median Monthly Rent
+$125 (2010–19)
54%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas7%
Utility gas77%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sherman County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Sherman County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 0 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 29 | 0 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sherman County
Inland Flooding34
Tornado42
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sherman County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sherman County, KS
Heartland Christian School
35 miles, E
Heartland Christian School
35 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
36 miles, E
St Joseph School
49 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Sherman County, KS
National American University-Garden City
106 miles, SE
Fort Hays State University
132 miles, E
Colorado State University-Global Campus
165 miles, W
University of Nebraska at Kearney
167 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sherman County, KS
Goodland Regional Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Cheyenne County Hospital
29 miles, N
Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital
30 miles, W
Citizens Medical Center
36 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sherman County, KS
Garden City Regional Airport
112 miles, SE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
134 miles, NE
Hays Regional Airport
136 miles, E
Denver International Airport
161 miles, W