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Florence, KS


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Florence, Kansas

Florence, Kansas, in Marion county, is 44 miles NE of Wichita, Kansas. There are 671 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Florence

In Florence, about 55% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Florence. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florence had a median family income of $28,214.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in the city.

Florence Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Florence that were owner-occupied was 76%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most cities in the state, Florence has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Florence, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFlorence Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Florence Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Florence, KS

Comparing Florence 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
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens97
Racial Diversity77
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults52
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times52
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime88
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