Quality of Life and Culture in Blue Rapids, KS - PlaceVista

Blue Rapids, KS B+

Population: 1,091

Home Price: $53,800

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Overview

Blue Rapids is a small town in the state of Kansas with a population of 1,091. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Blue Rapids has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (D) Fair
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 18.1 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Blue Rapids, KS

Employment and Income	Blue Rapids	Kansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$34,207	$28,792	$32,693
Median Household Income	$44,063	$56,155	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	4.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	5.0%	9.9%	10.5%

Age	Blue Rapids	Kansas	United States
Median Age	44.8	43.0	42.3

Gender	Blue Rapids	Kansas	United States
Male	48.5%	50.8%	49.8%
Female	51.5%	49.2%	50.2%

Race	Blue Rapids	Kansas	United States
White	94.2%	90.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	1.0%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	1.6%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.8%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	5.4%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Blue Rapids	Kansas	United States
Median Home Price	$53,800	$93,642	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$393	$518	$801
Family Households	61.2%	61.2%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	14.4%	14.4%	26.2%
Homeowners	86.9%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	13.1%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Blue Rapids	Kansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	11.6%	6.0%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	38.8%	38.8%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	21.1%	26.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	16.7%	9.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	5.8%	13.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Blue Rapids	Kansas	United States
Mathematics	42.0%	34.0%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	44.5%	37.1%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Blue Rapids	Kansas	United States
Murder	NA	1.1	3.0
Rape	NA	35.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	12.7	40.7
Assault	NA	194.0	188.5

Property Crime	Blue Rapids	Kansas	United States
Burglary	NA	274.0	336.1
Theft	NA	1056.7	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	109.8	167.1
Arson	NA	10.1	10.5

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