Blue Rapids, KS B+

Population: 1,091
Home Price: $53,800

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

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Blue Rapids, KS

  • nascar
  • coaches
  • nfl
  • golf
  • college football
  • nascar
  • corporate
  • sports
  • sports

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