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Shawnee County
  • County in Kansas
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Shawnee County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade B+
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade A
    5. Diversity
      grade B+
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    11. Commute
      grade A minus

    Shawnee County is located in Kansas with a population of 179,053. Shawnee County is one of the best places to live in Kansas. In Shawnee County, most residents own their homes. In Shawnee County there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Shawnee County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Shawnee County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    179,053

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $140,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $879
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Shawnee County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      332.5
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      21.1
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      43.8
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      210.4
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      783.1
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      3,696.2
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      600.8
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      national  11%

    Working in Shawnee County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,848
    National
    $69,021

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