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Clifton, KS


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Clifton, Kansas

Clifton, Kansas, in Washington county, is 91 miles S of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 129 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 557.

The People and Families of Clifton

In Clifton, about 61% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Clifton live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clifton had a median family income of $34,375. An unusual characteristic of Clifton is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clifton ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clifton Housing

About 81% of housing units in Clifton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Clifton are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Kansas.

Commuting

In Clifton, 90% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Clifton. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
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Comparative Profile of Clifton, KS

Comparing Clifton 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
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults31
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built21
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