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Weir, Kansas

Weir, Kansas, in Cherokee county, is 81 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 104 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 780.

The People and Families of Weir

In Weir, about 59% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Weir is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weir had a median family income of $35,476.

Weir Housing

About 88% of housing units in Weir are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Kansas.

Commuting

In Weir, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyWeir Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyWeir Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Weir, KS

Comparing Weir 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity43
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults42
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times52
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents65
People Living Alone53
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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