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Louisburg, KS


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Louisburg, Kansas

Louisburg, Kansas, in Miami county, is 19 miles SE of Olathe, Kansas (center to center) and 33 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Kansas City metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,576 people in Louisburg.

The People and Families of Louisburg

In Louisburg, about 60% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Louisburg. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Louisburg had a median family income of $51,729. Louisburg has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Louisburg living below the poverty line. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Louisburg. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Louisburg Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Louisburg is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Louisburg, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Louisburg, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Louisburg Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Louisburg Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Louisburg People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Louisburg Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Louisburg Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Louisburg, KS

Comparing Louisburg 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity43
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times42
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime44

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