Gardner, KS

Gardner, Kansas

Introduction to Gardner, Kansas

Gardner, Kansas, in Johnson county, is located 7 miles SW of Olathe, Kansas (center to center) and is 27 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, and has a population of 9,396.

Gardner History

The city of Gardner was named in honor of Governor Gardner of Massachusetts. The early settlers of the city were mostly Free State men. Gardner was raided several times by the Bushwhackers from Missouri between the year 1861 and 1863.The first petition to incorporate Gardner as a town was filed in the year 1886. Finally, in the year 2002, Gardner became an incorporated city.

Gardner and nearby Attractions

• Gardner Historical Museum
• Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site
• Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
• Adam Legler Barn Museum
• Children's Museum of Kansas City
• Gardner Golf Course

Things To Do In Gardner

Visitors to the city can enjoy the facilities offered by the parks like Clinton State Park, Hillsdale State Park, and Perry State Park. One can also take a trip of the Kansas City Zoo. ‘Worlds of Fun’ is an amusement park located nearby. While in the city, visitors can participate in the local festival like the Johnson County Fair. The fair is held around the month of August every year. Golf lovers can visit the Gardner Golf Course and Lakeside Hills Golf Course. Olathe lake is a beautiful lake located near the Lakeside Hills Golf Course.

Gardner Transportation

Kansas City International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Gardner Higher Education

The educational institutions located near Gardner are Johnson County Community College, University Of Kansas Medical Center, and Kansas City Kansas Community College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 10%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Gardner, KS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Gardner Almanac

Gardner Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gardner Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gardner residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gardner, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gardner Hospitals

MEADOWBROOK REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
427 WEST MAIN STREET
(913) 856-8747
Emergency Service: No

Gardner High Schools (2004)

GARDNER EDGERTON HIGH
425 N. WAVERLY
913-856-2600
Serves 902 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Gardner Colleges

(List of All Kansas Colleges)

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