Reading, KS
Living in Reading
Bikeability
32
Walkability
57
Commute
27
Public Transit
41
Affordability
100
Public Safety
92
Airports
25
Hospitals
69
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
219
Population
-120 (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
61%
Family Households
-25% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
65%
Lived Here Last Year
-29% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office9%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$61k
Median Home Value
+$3.5k (2010–19)
36%
Built 2000 or Later
$425
Median Monthly Rent
-$42 (2010–19)
77%
Owner-Occupied
+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 201330%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas4%
Utility gas54%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Reading
United States45
Kansas56
Lyon County21
Property Crime in Reading
United States48
Kansas58
Lyon County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Reading
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding66
Tornado29
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Reading, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Reading, KS
Sacred Heart School
14 miles, SW
Emporia Christian School
15 miles, SW
Christ the King School
36 miles, N
Topeka Adventist School
36 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Reading, KS
Emporia State University
14 miles, SW
Ottawa University-Online
38 miles, E
Ottawa University-Ottawa
38 miles, E
Washburn University
38 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Reading, KS
Newman Regional Health
15 miles, SW
Coffey County Hospital
25 miles, SE
Morris County Hospital
31 miles, W
Adventhealth Ottawa
38 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Reading, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
58 miles, NW
Kansas City International Airport
86 miles, NE
Salina Regional Airport
93 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
100 miles, SW