West Elk Unified School District 282, KS
Living in West Elk USD 282
Bikeability
31
Walkability
59
Commute
28
Public Transit
24
Affordability
81
Public Safety
79
Airports
19
Hospitals
53
Colleges
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
21
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.2k
Population
-314 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$7.1k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector56%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office16%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$62k
Median Home Value
+$8.3k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$275
Median Monthly Rent
+$44 (2010–19)
48%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K43%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas18%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas54%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Elk USD 282
United States45
Kansas56
Elk County24
Property Crime in West Elk USD 282
United States48
Kansas58
Elk County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Feb | 37 | 2 | 2 |
Mar | 46 | 3 | 1 |
Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
Jun | 75 | 6 | 0 |
Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 46 | 2 | 0 |
Dec | 34 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Elk USD 282
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding59
Tornado32
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Elk Unified School District 282, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Elk Unified School District 282, KS
Zion Lutheran School
36 miles, SE
St Andrew Catholic School
36 miles, SE
Independence Bible School
37 miles, SE
Tyro Community Christian School
39 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Elk Unified School District 282, KS
Southwestern College
41 miles, W
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
55 miles, S
Wichita State University
58 miles, W
Friends University
61 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Elk Unified School District 282, KS
Greenwood County Hospital
26 miles, N
Fredonia Regional Hospital
26 miles, E
Wilson Medical Center
32 miles, E
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital
40 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Elk Unified School District 282, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
64 miles, W
Tulsa International Airport
90 miles, S
Stillwater Regional Airport
100 miles, SW
Joplin Regional Airport
100 miles, E