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Blue Rapids, Kansas, in Marshall county, is 68 miles NW of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 115 miles S of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 1,088 residents.
In Blue Rapids, about 61% of adults are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in Blue Rapids.
In 2000, Blue Rapids had a median family income of $37,273.
According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Blue Rapids was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Blue Rapids. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Blue Rapids, 91% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Blue Rapids let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Blue Rapids to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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