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Hoisington, Kansas


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Hoisington, Kansas

Hoisington, Kansas, in Barton county, is 97 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. There are 2,975 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Hoisington

In Hoisington, about 57% of adults are married. In Hoisington, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hoisington had a median family income of $32,431.

Political Inclinations

Hoisington folks tended to give their money ($500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Hoisington.

Hoisington Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hoisington that were owner-occupied was 76%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Hoisington, 94% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Hoisington is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hoisington Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hoisington, KS

Comparing Hoisington 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
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Women65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty41
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime78
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