Arkansas City, KS

Living in Arkansas City

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Bikeability 38
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Walkability 44
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 50
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 38
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Schools 1
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Residents

12k Population -428 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate31%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$7.7k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +15% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office15%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$64k Median Home Value +$6.1k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$471 Median Monthly Rent +$70 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Arkansas City

United States45
Kansas56
Cowley County40

Property Crime in Arkansas City

United States48
Kansas58
Cowley County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 1 2
Feb 38 1 2
Mar 47 3 1
Apr 57 3 0
May 66 5 0
Jun 75 5 0
Jul 81 3 0
Aug 80 3 0
Sep 71 3 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 47 2 0
Dec 35 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Arkansas City

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding47
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Arkansas City, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Arkansas City, KS

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First Lutheran School
25 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Arkansas City, KS

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Southwestern College
13 miles, N
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Newman University
45 miles, NW
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Friends University
46 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Arkansas City, KS

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Airports

Airports near Arkansas City, KS

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