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Pittsburg, Kansas

Introduction to Pittsburg, Kansas

Pittsburg, Kansas, in Crawford county, is located 78 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and is 112 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 19,243.

Pittsburg History

Pittsburg was established in 1876. It was named honoring the Pittsburgh City, Pennsylvania. Franklin Playter is considered to be the founder of the city. In the 1870s, the city was a coal mining camp.

Pittsburg and nearby Attractions

  • Gibson Shopping Center
  • Lincoln Park
  • Schlanger Park
  • Carona Depot Museum

Things To Do In Pittsburg

Tourists flock to the Carona Depot Museum while in Pittsburg. Shopping is a fun activity at the Gibson Shopping Center and the Plaza Shopping Center. The city also has many parks including the Lincoln Park, Schlanger Park, and Lakeside Park. Pittsburg hosts several festivals like the Little Balkans Days every year.

Pittsburg Transportation

Joplin Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Pittsburg Higher Education

Pittsburg State University is situated in Pitsburg. Other higher education institutes that can be attended in Pittsburg include Missouri Southern State College, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and Southwest Baptist University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyPittsburg Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Pittsburg Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Pittsburg College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Pittsburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Pittsburg Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Pittsburg, KS

Comparing Pittsburg 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
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens53
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men21
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime21
Low Property Crime11

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