Harvey County, Kansas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
- top 16% for amenities nearby
- bottom 8% for violent crime
Harvey County is a county in Kansas with about 34,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, cost of living, and commute time. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
Official websiteharveycounty.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.1 in
humid 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 79% of US counties
Home Value$160k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$857better than 42% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 35% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.51%better than 14% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.02%better than 17% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 61% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.7 in32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall10.1 inbetter than 54% of US counties
Sunny Days227 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 43% of US counties
Comfortable Days62 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk38.9better than 60% of US counties
School Quality51.8better than 45% of US counties
Violent Crime1851/100kbetter than 8% of US counties
Property Crime1886/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Community
Population33,95958th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.541st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2649th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9724th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.0%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.5%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.1%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 79% of US counties
Walkability7.0/20better than 75% of US counties
Airport Distance153 mibetter than 24% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.3%better than 57% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.42better than 84% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Harvey County an affordable place to live?
- Harvey County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 79% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Harvey County?
- The median home value in Harvey County is $160k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Harvey County?
- Median household income in Harvey County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Harvey County?
- Median gross rent in Harvey County is $857 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Harvey County safe?
- Harvey County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1851/100k (better than 8%). Property crime is 1886/100k.
- What is the weather like in Harvey County?
- Harvey County averages 81°F in July and 33°F in January, with 34.7 in of annual precipitation and about 227 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Harvey County?
- Public-school quality in Harvey County is about average, scoring better than 45% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Harvey County?
- The average one-way commute in Harvey County is 20 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)