Dickinson County, Kansas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
- top 11% for sunny days
- top 18% for unemployment
- bottom 15% for comfortable days
Dickinson County is a county in Kansas with about 18,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include sunny days, unemployment, and commute time. It rates lower on property tax rate and comfortable days.
Official websitedkcoks.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.2 in
humid 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 72% of US counties
Home Value$137k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$755better than 66% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.45%better than 16% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.74%better than 19% of US counties
Unemployment3.0%better than 82% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.1 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.0 inbetter than 51% of US counties
Sunny Days278 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 53% of US counties
Comfortable Days58 daysbetter than 15% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk49.1better than 50% of US counties
School Quality51.1better than 43% of US counties
Violent Crime742/100kbetter than 53% of US counties
Property Crime698/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Community
Population18,49239th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.854th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1527th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0373rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.1%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.2%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.3%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 76% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 62% of US counties
Airport Distance133 mibetter than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.3%better than 57% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.54better than 30% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 43% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dickinson County an affordable place to live?
- Dickinson County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 72% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dickinson County?
- The median home value in Dickinson County is $137k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dickinson County?
- Median household income in Dickinson County is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dickinson County?
- Median gross rent in Dickinson County is $755 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dickinson County safe?
- Dickinson County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 742/100k (better than 53%). Property crime is 698/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dickinson County?
- Dickinson County averages 80°F in July and 30°F in January, with 34.1 in of annual precipitation and about 278 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dickinson County?
- Public-school quality in Dickinson County is about average, scoring better than 43% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dickinson County?
- The average one-way commute in Dickinson 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)