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Rossville, KS


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Rossville, Kansas

Rossville, Kansas, in Shawnee county, is 15 miles W of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 73 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Topeka metropolitan area. Rossville contains a population of approximately 1,014.

The People and Families of Rossville

In Rossville, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rossville had a median family income of $53,333. The typical family in Rossville is better off than most in Kansas. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Rossville.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Rossville.

Rossville Housing

Rossville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Rossville, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Rossville Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Rossville Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Rossville Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Rossville Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Rossville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Rossville, KS

Comparing Rossville 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
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men77
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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