Garfield Township, KS

Living in Garfield Township

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 50
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 33
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Schools 72
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Residents

729 Population +131 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -7 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black3%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial5%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate45%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office29%
Service8%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$81k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$503 Median Monthly Rent +$115 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
LP gas16%
Utility gas55%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Garfield Township

United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Wabaunsee County10

Property Crime in Garfield Township

United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Wabaunsee County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 5
Feb 34 1 4
Mar 44 3 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 5 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 2
Dec 31 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield Township

Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding64
Tornado37
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Garfield Township, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Garfield Township, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Garfield Township, KS

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Washburn University
41 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Garfield Township, KS

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Irwin ACH (FT Riley)
23 miles, NW
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Wamego Health Center
24 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Garfield Township, KS

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