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Phillipsburg, Kansas

Phillipsburg, Kansas, in Phillips county, is 158 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 178 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 2,668 people lived in Phillipsburg.

The People and Families of Phillipsburg

In Phillipsburg, about 62% of adults are married. Phillipsburg is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Phillipsburg had a median family income of $43,816.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Phillipsburg.

Phillipsburg Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Phillipsburg are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Phillipsburg, 92% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Phillipsburg is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPhillipsburg Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPhillipsburg Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Phillipsburg Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Phillipsburg Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Phillipsburg Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Phillipsburg, KS

Comparing Phillipsburg 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 Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built35
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