West Elk Unified School District 282, KS

Living in West Elk USD 282

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 59
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 37
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Schools 21
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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
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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

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Zion Lutheran School
36 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near West Elk Unified School District 282, KS

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Southwestern College
41 miles, W
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Friends University
61 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Elk Unified School District 282, KS

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Wilson Medical Center
32 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near West Elk Unified School District 282, KS

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