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Girard, KS


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Girard, Kansas

Girard, Kansas, in Crawford county, is 87 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 110 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 2,773.

The People and Families of Girard

In Girard, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Girard had a median family income of $37,014.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Girard.

Girard Housing

Girard has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Girard, 94% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Girard can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Girard Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Girard Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Girard, KS

Comparing Girard 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 Citizens86
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime33
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