Smith County, KS

Living in Smith County

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 62
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 32
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Schools 24
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Residents

3.6k Population -307 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector63%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$70k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$311 Median Monthly Rent +$67 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier45%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas19%
Utility gas63%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Smith County

United States45
Kansas56

Property Crime in Smith County

United States48
Kansas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (19%)(77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 1 5
Feb 31 1 6
Mar 41 2 3
Apr 52 2 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 73 3 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 67 2 0
Oct 54 2 0
Nov 40 1 2
Dec 29 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Smith County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado36
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Smith County, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Smith County, KS

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St John's Grade School
43 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Smith County, KS

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Hastings College
60 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Smith County, KS

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Airports

Airports near Smith County, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
70 miles, S
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