Great Bend, KS

Living in Great Bend

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 32
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Commute 99
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 16
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Schools 5
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Residents

15k Population -368 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated
61% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate32%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$5.3k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$472 Median Monthly Rent +$111 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Great Bend

United States45
Kansas56
Barton County46

Property Crime in Great Bend

United States48
Kansas58
Barton County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 1 5
Feb 35 1 3
Mar 44 2 2
Apr 54 2 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 78 3 0
Sep 69 2 0
Oct 57 2 0
Nov 43 1 1
Dec 32 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Great Bend

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado22
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Great Bend, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Great Bend, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Great Bend, KS

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Sterling College
33 miles, E
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Barclay College
54 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Great Bend, KS

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Clara Barton Hospital
11 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Great Bend, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
42 miles, NW
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