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Hays, KS


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Hays, Kansas

Introduction to Hays, Kansas

Hays, Kansas, in Ellis county, is located 135 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. There are approximately 20,013 people residing in the city.

Hays History

Hays was incorporated in the year 1867. The city was initially a lawless and wild town. However, it gradually changed into a serving point due to the arrival of the immigrants. The Germans were the early immigrants in Hays who found the land suitable for farming. The Volga - German settlers first arrived in the city in the year 1876.

Hays and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Hays State Historic Site
  • Walter P. Chrysler House
  • Ellis County Historical Society Musem
  • Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course

Things To Do In Hays

Visitors to the city can take a look around the Hays Miniature Golf & Batting Cages. The parks like Cedar Bluff State Park, Sunrise Park, and Ekey Park offer facilities for camping, boating, swimming, and fishing. Golf lovers may also visit the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course. Hays also hosts several recreational programs all through the year.

Hays Transportation

Hays Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Hays Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by Fort Hays State University, Barton County Community College, and Hutchinson Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHays Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Hays College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Hays, KS

Comparing Hays 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
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Women58
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime64

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