Bourbon County, Kansas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 25% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
- top 17% for cost of living
- bottom 6% for property tax rate
Bourbon County is a county in Kansas with about 14,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include cost of living, commute time, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on amenities nearby and property tax rate.
Official websitebourboncountyks.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.8 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 83% of US counties
Home Value$96k9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$774better than 61% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 75% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.77%better than 6% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.62%better than 20% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 69% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.6 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.6 inbetter than 57% of US counties
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 72% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 30% of US counties
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk35.7better than 63% of US counties
School Quality46.6better than 32% of US counties
Violent Crime1221/100kbetter than 25% of US counties
Property Crime1724/100kbetter than 20% of US counties
Community
Population14,40532nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.122nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9515th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.8%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.1%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.8%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 77% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 60% of US counties
Airport Distance100 mibetter than 49% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.2%better than 49% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 24% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bourbon County an affordable place to live?
- Bourbon County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 83% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bourbon County?
- The median home value in Bourbon County is $96k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bourbon County?
- Median household income in Bourbon County is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bourbon County?
- Median gross rent in Bourbon County is $774 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bourbon County safe?
- Bourbon County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1221/100k (better than 25%). Property crime is 1724/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bourbon County?
- Bourbon County averages 79°F in July and 34°F in January, with 44.6 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bourbon County?
- Public-school quality in Bourbon County is below average, scoring better than 32% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bourbon County?
- The average one-way commute in Bourbon County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)