The Highlands, KS

Living in The Highlands

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 19
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Schools 8
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Residents

380 Population
54  y Median Age
44% College-Educated
55% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years9%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Caucasian100%

Education

High school graduate21%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income
100% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
98% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K59%
$75K to $99K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office40%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle7%
Taxicab8%

Housing

$214k Median Home Value
30% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent
82% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197926%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K18%

House Heating Type

Electricity42%
LP gas37%
Utility gas21%

Crime

Violent Crime in The Highlands

United States45
Kansas56
Reno County31

Property Crime in The Highlands

United States48
Kansas58
Reno County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 1 4
Feb 35 1 3
Mar 45 3 2
Apr 55 3 1
May 65 5 0
Jun 75 5 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 79 3 0
Sep 70 3 0
Oct 57 2 0
Nov 44 1 1
Dec 32 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Highlands

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding55
Tornado30
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near The Highlands, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near The Highlands, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near The Highlands, KS

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Sterling College
15 miles, W
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McPherson College
22 miles, NE
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Bethany College
32 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near The Highlands, KS

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Summit Surgical, Llc
7 miles, SE
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McPherson Hospital
21 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near The Highlands, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
85 miles, NW
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