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Pratt, KS


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Pratt, Kansas

Pratt, Kansas, in Pratt county, is 76 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 6,570 people lived in Pratt.

The People and Families of Pratt

In Pratt, about 59% of adults are married. Pratt 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, Pratt had a median family income of $42,412.

Political Inclinations

Pratt residents donated more money ($5,405) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Pratt Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Pratt are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Pratt, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Pratt; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPratt Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Pratt Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Pratt Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Pratt, KS

Comparing Pratt 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 Citizens107
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women59
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime65

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