Dighton, KS

Living in Dighton

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 24
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 14
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Schools 28
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Residents

873 Population -68 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -7 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
54% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government24%
Private sector60%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office24%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$77k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$347 Median Monthly Rent -$17 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas88%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dighton

United States45
Kansas56
Lane County32

Property Crime in Dighton

United States48
Kansas58
Lane County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (18%)(79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump82%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 1 5
Feb 33 1 4
Mar 42 2 5
Apr 51 2 1
May 62 3 0
Jun 72 3 0
Jul 78 3 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 67 2 0
Oct 54 1 1
Nov 41 1 2
Dec 31 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dighton

Inland Flooding15
Tornado28
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dighton, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dighton, KS

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Sacred Heart School
31 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Dighton, KS

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Barclay College
95 miles, SE
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Sterling College
124 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dighton, KS

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Scott County Hospital
24 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Dighton, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
69 miles, E
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