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Eskridge, KS


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Eskridge, Kansas

Eskridge, Kansas, in Wabaunsee county, is 26 miles SW of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 84 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 589.

The People and Families of Eskridge

In Eskridge, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eskridge had a median family income of $43,125. In Eskridge, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Eskridge.

Eskridge Housing

Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Eskridge. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Eskridge is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Eskridge, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Eskridge Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Eskridge, KS

Comparing Eskridge 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
Well-Paid Single Men89
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women78
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes88
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime45
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