Soldier Township, KS

Living in Soldier Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 40
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Schools 31
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Residents

15k Population +766 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
81% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate30%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$87k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K20%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$165k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$797 Median Monthly Rent +$188 (2010–19)
89% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas68%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Soldier Township

United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57

Property Crime in Soldier Township

United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Shawnee County87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 5
Feb 33 1 4
Mar 43 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 1
Dec 31 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Soldier Township

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding50
Tornado22
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Soldier Township, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Soldier Township, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Soldier Township, KS

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Washburn University
9 miles, S
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University of Kansas
26 miles, SE
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Baker University
36 miles, SE
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Benedictine College
41 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Soldier Township, KS

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Airports

Airports near Soldier Township, KS

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Lincoln Airport
131 miles, NW