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Spearville, KS


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Spearville, Kansas

Spearville, Kansas, in Ford county, is 132 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 813.

The People and Families of Spearville

In Spearville, about 66% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Spearville. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spearville had a median family income of $52,917. Spearville is full of successful families and individuals.

Spearville Housing

In Spearville, 85% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Spearville, 91% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Spearville; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Spearville is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Spearville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Spearville Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Spearville Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Spearville, KS

Comparing Spearville 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 Men88
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women66
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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