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Protection, Kansas, in Comanche county, is 122 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 558.
In Protection, about 56% of adults are married. Lots of people in Protection live independently, in one-person housing.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Protection.
In 2000, Protection had a median family income of $36,705.
Protection isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.
In Protection, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Protection without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.
In Protection, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Protection; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Protection strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Protection to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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