Lakin, KS
Living in Lakin
Bikeability
71
Walkability
26
Commute
100
Public Transit
14
Affordability
78
Public Safety
67
Airports
2
Hospitals
32
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
16
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.8k
Population
-593 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate44%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
+$1.9k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
12 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector61%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office9%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$116k
Median Home Value
+$35k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$432
Median Monthly Rent
+$111 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
-17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199931%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K18%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lakin
United States45
Kansas56
Kearny County42
Property Crime in Lakin
United States48
Kansas58
Kearny County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (16%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 0 | 3 |
| Mar | 43 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 42 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakin
Inland Flooding18
Tornado30
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakin, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakin, KS
St Mary Catholic School
21 miles, E
St Dominic Elementary School
22 miles, E
High Plains Christian School
22 miles, E
Heritage Christian Academy
52 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lakin, KS
National American University-Garden City
22 miles, E
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
95 miles, S
Barclay College
120 miles, E
Fort Hays State University
122 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakin, KS
Kearny County Hospital
1 miles, NE
St Catherine Hospital
21 miles, E
Bob Wilson Memorial Grant County Hospital
25 miles, S
Hamilton County Hospital
27 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lakin, KS
Garden City Regional Airport
29 miles, E
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
64 miles, S
Hays Regional Airport
124 miles, NE
Pueblo Memorial Airport
178 miles, W