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Kiowa, Kansas, in Barber county, is 78 miles SW of Wichita, Kansas. The city contains a population of approximately 1,055.
In Kiowa, about 63% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Kiowa, which is home to many people who live alone.
The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Kiowa boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Kiowa had a median family income of $41,806. Interestingly, lots of people in Kiowa have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Kiowa favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $25. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Kiowa has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Kiowa might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Kiowa, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Kiowa -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Kiowa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Kiowa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use |  | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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