Minneapolis, KS

Minneapolis, Kansas

Minneapolis, Kansas, in Ottawa county, is 100 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 2,046.

The People and Families of Minneapolis

In Minneapolis, about 55% of adults are married. Minneapolis offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Minneapolis had a median family income of $43,750.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The city is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Minneapolis Housing

Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Minneapolis. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Minneapolis, 92% of commuters drive to work. Minneapolis is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Minneapolis, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 11%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 16%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Minneapolis, KS

Comparing Minneapolis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Minneapolis Almanac

Minneapolis Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Minneapolis Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Minneapolis, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Minneapolis Public Libraries

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Minneapolis High Schools (2004)

MINNEAPOLIS HIGH
602 WOODLAND AVE
785-392-2113
Serves 276 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Minneapolis Colleges

(List of All Kansas Colleges)

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