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Rose Hill, Kansas

Rose Hill, Kansas, in Butler county, is 14 miles SE of Wichita, Kansas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Wichita metropolitan area. Rose Hill contains a population of approximately 3,432.

The People and Families of Rose Hill

In Rose Hill, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Rose Hill, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Rose Hill.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rose Hill had a median family income of $67,770. The typical family in Rose Hill is better off than most in Kansas. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Rose Hill. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Rose Hill favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Rose Hill Housing

Rose Hill has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 87% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Kansas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Rose Hill, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Rose Hill Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Rose Hill People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Rose Hill Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Rose Hill College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Rose Hill, KS

Comparing Rose Hill 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times52
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime44
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