Kansas City, KS

Living in Kansas City

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 17
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 42
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Schools 4
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Residents

153k Population +8.5k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black23%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate32%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$8.4k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$1.1k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$642 Median Monthly Rent +$129 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kansas City

United States45
Kansas56
Kansas City Metro Area63
Wyandotte County3

Property Crime in Kansas City

United States48
Kansas58
Kansas City Metro Area57
Wyandotte County2

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 4
Feb 34 1 4
Mar 44 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 74 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 5 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 44 2 1
Dec 32 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kansas City

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding54
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kansas City, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kansas City, KS

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St Patrick School
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Colleges

Colleges near Kansas City, KS

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Park University
6 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kansas City, KS

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Airports

Airports near Kansas City, KS

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