Parsons, Kansas

Population 10,506

Parsons is located in Labette County, KS. The population is 10,506, making Parsons the largest city in Labette County.

There are 8 public schools in Parsons with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Parsons is low , and there are 40 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Parsons is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Parsons property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Parsons include North Township, Walton Township and Liberty Township.

Parsons Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.9%

Crime Rate

71.22% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 178
  • Violent Crimes: 59
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 119
  • Property Crime: 654
  • Larceny Theft: 357

Registered Offenders

64.43% Higher than national avg.
  • 40 offenders in Parsons
  • 38.07 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

96 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 4
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 78

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Parsons, KS and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Parsons's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
1 Private School

St Patrick Catholic School

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40 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Parsons, KS issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Parsons, KS issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $493
  • 1 Bedroom: $564
  • 2 Bedrooms: $742
  • 3 Bedrooms: $994
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,023

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Environmental Hazards

96 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Parsons, KS has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Parsons, KS is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Parsons, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.02°
  • February 36.5°
  • March 49.05°
  • April 58.07°
  • May 66.82°
  • June 77.63°
  • July 82.05°
  • August 79.88°
  • September 69.78°
  • October 58.12°
  • November 48.08°
  • December 35.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Parsons, KS

Earthquakes
Parsons, KS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Parsons, KS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Parsons, KS has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Parsons, KS has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Parsons, KS: $34,972

Unemployment

Unemployment in Parsons is 3.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.25%
White Collar - 46.75%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Lynn Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

9 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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