Empire Township, KS
Living in Empire Township
Bikeability
4
Walkability
17
Commute
99
Public Transit
5
Affordability
70
Public Safety
98
Airports
9
Hospitals
68
Colleges
21
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
3
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
+94 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
+11% (2010–19)
80%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$77k
Median Household Income
+$28k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
16 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$161k
Median Home Value
+$50k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$538
Median Monthly Rent
+$186 (2010–19)
80%
Owner-Occupied
+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas7%
Utility gas76%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Empire Township
United States45
Kansas56
McPherson County6
Property Crime in Empire Township
United States48
Kansas58
McPherson County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Empire Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding33
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Empire Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Empire Township, KS
St Joseph Elementary School
7 miles, W
Elyria Christian School
8 miles, SW
St Mary Catholic School
26 miles, SE
Newton Bible Christian School
27 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Empire Township, KS
McPherson College
6 miles, W
Central Christian College of Kansas
7 miles, W
Bethany College
15 miles, NW
Tabor College
18 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Empire Township, KS
McPherson Hospital
7 miles, W
Mercy Hospital, Inc
13 miles, S
Lindsborg Community Hospital
15 miles, NW
Hillsboro Community Hospital
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Empire Township, KS
Salina Regional Airport
28 miles, N
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
52 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
70 miles, NE
Hays Regional Airport
99 miles, W