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Montezuma, KS


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Montezuma, Kansas

Montezuma, Kansas, in Gray county, is 170 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 966 people in the city.

The People and Families of Montezuma

In Montezuma, about 58% of adults are married. Many folks in Montezuma are married and settled down.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Montezuma has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montezuma had a median family income of $41,528. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Montezuma.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Montezuma. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Montezuma Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Montezuma is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Montezuma, 83% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Montezuma than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMontezuma Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMontezuma Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Montezuma, KS

Comparing Montezuma 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults53
People in Middle Class or Better54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents65
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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