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Bonner Springs, Kansas

Introduction to Bonner Springs, Kansas

Bonner Springs, Kansas, in Wyandotte county, is located 12 miles NW of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and is 16 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Bonner Springs has a population of 6,768.

Bonner Springs History

Bonner Springs is located in the Kansas City metro area. Bonner Springs was the first white settlement in Kansas. It was established as a trading post in 1812 by Francis and Cyprian Chouteau. The trading post was known as Four Houses. In 1885 the name was changed to Tiblow. In 1885, it was renamed to Bonner Springs by Philo M. Clark. The city was named in honor of Robert Bonner who was the editor of a newspaper. The city was incorporated in 1898 and Philo M. Clark became the first mayor.

Bonner Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Wyandotte County Museum & Historical Society
  • National Agricultural Center & Hall of Fame
  • Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio
  • Spencer Museum of Art
  • Weston Bend State Park
  • Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site

Things To Do In Bonner Springs

There are a number of museums where you can spend your free hours including The Nelson - Atkins Museum of Art has a collection of Asian art, particularly the art of China. You can also visit the Children's Museum of Kansas City and the historic site of Walt Disney House and Garage. The Clinton State Park offers facilities for boating, swimming, and camping. You can also visit the Wyandotte County Park. Bonner Springs hosts various annual festivals such as the Farm Heritage Day in July and the Tiblow Days in August.

Bonner Springs Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Kansas City International Airport.

City Higher Education

Facilities for higher education can be availed through Kansas City Kansas Community College, Johnson County Community College, and Park University.

High Points

Bonner Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Bonner Springs Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bonner Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bonner Springs Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bonner Springs Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Bonner Springs, KS

Comparing Bonner Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity710
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times53
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents72
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime21

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