Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS

Living in Western Plains USD 106

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 84
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 40
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 16
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Schools 37
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Residents

1.1k Population -299 (2010–19)
55  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated -5% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income -$4.4k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -9% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector54%
Self-employed22%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office17%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van77%
Public transportation<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$53k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$335 Median Monthly Rent +$77 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K48%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas64%
Utility gas24%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Western Plains USD 106

United States45
Kansas56
Ness County20

Property Crime in Western Plains USD 106

United States48
Kansas58
Ness County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (15%)(81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump87%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 1 5
Feb 34 1 4
Mar 43 2 4
Apr 53 2 1
May 63 3 0
Jun 73 3 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 68 2 0
Oct 55 2 0
Nov 42 1 1
Dec 31 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Western Plains USD 106

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado45
Blizzard8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS

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Sacred Heart School
8 miles, SW
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St Mary's School
31 miles, NE
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Holy Family Elementary
35 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS

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Barclay College
75 miles, SE
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Sterling College
90 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS

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Airports

Airports near Western Plains Unified School District 106, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
36 miles, NE
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