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Parsons, Kansas

Introduction to Parsons, Kansas

Parsons, Kansas, in Labette county, is located 91 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 11,514.

Parsons History

Parsons was named in honor of Levi Parsons, the president of Missouri - Kansas - Texas (Katy) Railroad. It was established in 1870 and was incorporated in 1871. At the time of World War II, Parson housed the Kansas Ordnance Plant. Later this plant functioned as the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant.

Parsons and nearby Attractions

  • Glenwood Park
  • Oswego Historical Museum
  • Glenwood Park
  • Belmont Square

Things To Do In Parsons

Residents of Parsons love to shop at the Belmont Square shopping center. Oswego Historical Museum is a fascinating place that takes you through a historical tour. There are many parks that tourists love to visit including the Forest Park, Glenwood Park, and Lopez Park. One can also take a stroll by the Tolen Creek. Katy Days festival is held in Parsons every year in the month of May.

Parsons Transportation

Tulsa International Airport is the nearest international airport.

Parsons Higher Education

Labette Community College is located in Parsons. Other higher education institutes which can be conveniently attended from Parsons include Pittsburg State University, Missouri Southern State College, University of Tulsa, and Tulsa Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyParsons Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyParsons Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Parsons Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Parsons Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Parsons, KS

Comparing Parsons 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 Citizens85
Racial Diversity810
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime32

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