Riley County, Kansas
Among the top 6% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
- top 4% for commute time
- top 7% for park & nature access
- bottom 9% for estimated total tax burden
Riley County is a county in Kansas with about 72,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and broadband access. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiterileycountyks.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 46% of US counties
Home Value$231k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 22% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 15% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.46%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 burden14.59%better than 9% of US counties
Unemployment5.1%better than 43% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.5 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall17.4 inbetter than 43% of US counties
Sunny Days272 daysbetter than 88% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 39% of US counties
Comfortable Days59 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk58.5better than 41% of US counties
School Quality72.2better than 77% of US counties
Violent Crime823/100kbetter than 47% of US counties
Property Crime763/100kbetter than 58% of US counties
Community
Population72,10576th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age24.90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1592nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.6%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.2%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.5%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.3%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 96% of US counties
Walkability7.8/20better than 85% of US counties
Airport Distance105 mibetter than 46% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.4%better than 90% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.69better than 33% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 93% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Riley County an affordable place to live?
- Riley County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 46% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Riley County?
- The median home value in Riley County is $231k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Riley County?
- Median household income in Riley County is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Riley County?
- Median gross rent in Riley County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Riley County safe?
- Riley County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 823/100k (better than 47%). Property crime is 763/100k.
- What is the weather like in Riley County?
- Riley County averages 79°F in July and 30°F in January, with 35.5 in of annual precipitation and about 272 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Riley County?
- Public-school quality in Riley County is above average, scoring better than 77% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Riley County?
- The average one-way commute in Riley County is 15 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)