Ford County, Kansas
Among the top 23% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 4% for air quality
- bottom 9% for property tax rate
Ford County is a county in Kansas with about 34,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, air quality, and sunny days. It rates lower on comfortable days and property tax rate.
Official websitefordcounty.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
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Precipitation 3.3 in0.8 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 29% of US counties
Home Value$122k26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$948better than 29% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.68%better than 9% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.60%better than 20% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 79% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation23.2 in17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall18.8 inbetter than 41% of US counties
Sunny Days286 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 70% of US counties
Comfortable Days46 daysbetter than 9% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.7better than 47% of US counties
Air Quality15 AQIbetter than 96% of US counties
School Quality46.1better than 30% of US counties
Violent Crime1294/100kbetter than 22% of US counties
Property Crime1722/100kbetter than 20% of US counties
Community
Population34,21258th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5182nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0784th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)38.1%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)56.5%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time13 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 81% of US counties
Airport Distance203 mibetter than 13% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.3%better than 69% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 70% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ford County an affordable place to live?
- Ford County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 29% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Ford County?
- The median home value in Ford County is $122k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Ford County?
- Median household income in Ford County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Ford County?
- Median gross rent in Ford County is $948 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Ford County safe?
- Ford County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1294/100k (better than 22%). Property crime is 1722/100k.
- What is the weather like in Ford County?
- Ford County averages 80°F in July and 33°F in January, with 23.2 in of annual precipitation and about 286 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Ford County?
- Public-school quality in Ford County is below average, scoring better than 30% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Ford County?
- The average one-way commute in Ford County is 13 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)