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Garnett, Kansas, in Anderson county, is 47 miles SW of Olathe, Kansas (center to center) and 67 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 3,368.
In Garnett, about 57% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Garnett live by themselves.
The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Garnett had a median family income of $38,095.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Garnett ($200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 72% of housing units in Garnett are owner-occupied.
In Garnett, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Comparing Garnett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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