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Buhler, Kansas


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Buhler, Kansas

Buhler, Kansas, in Reno county, is 38 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 1,358.

The People and Families of Buhler

In Buhler, about 69% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Buhler. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buhler had a median family income of $50,598. Buhler is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Buhler isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Buhler.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Buhler residents, with $15. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Buhler Housing

In Buhler, 80% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Buhler, 87% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Buhler; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Buhler is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBuhler Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Buhler Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Buhler People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Buhler Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Buhler College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Buhler Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Buhler Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Buhler, KS

Comparing Buhler 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
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men54
Racial Diversity32
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times96
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime56
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