Thomas County, KS
Living in Thomas County
Bikeability
22
Walkability
37
Commute
100
Public Transit
12
Affordability
85
Public Safety
86
Airports
1
Hospitals
60
Colleges
25
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.8k
Population
+53 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
23%
College-Educated
67%
Family Households
+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$60k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
14 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office25%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$130k
Median Home Value
+$46k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$522
Median Monthly Rent
+$159 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Thomas County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Thomas County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 2 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thomas County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding36
Tornado42
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Thomas County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Thomas County, KS
Heartland Christian School
3 miles, N
Heartland Christian School
3 miles, N
Sacred Heart School
3 miles, NE
St Joseph School
20 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Thomas County, KS
National American University-Garden City
97 miles, S
Fort Hays State University
99 miles, E
University of Nebraska at Kearney
140 miles, NE
Barclay College
161 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Thomas County, KS
Citizens Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Logan County Hospital
20 miles, SE
Rawlins County Health Center
32 miles, N
Goodland Regional Medical Center
34 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Thomas County, KS
Garden City Regional Airport
101 miles, S
Hays Regional Airport
103 miles, E
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
124 miles, N
Kearney Regional Airport
145 miles, NE