Emporia, Kansas

Population 24,939

Emporia is located in Lyon County, KS. The population is 24,939, making Emporia the largest city in Lyon County.

There are 8 public schools in Emporia with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Emporia is very low , and there are 77 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Emporia is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Emporia property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Emporia include Emporia Township, Pike Township and Fremont Township.

Emporia Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.4%

Crime Rate

10.44% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 73
  • Violent Crimes: 145
  • Robbery: 4
  • Burglary: 255
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

56.14% Higher than national avg.
  • 77 offenders in Emporia
  • 30.88 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

147 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 139

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • 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 Emporia, KS and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Emporia's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private Schools

Emporia Christian School

Sacred Heart School

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77 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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10 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Emporia, KS issued 10 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Emporia, KS issued 9 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: $495
  • 1 Bedroom: $566
  • 2 Bedrooms: $745
  • 3 Bedrooms: $996
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,169

Zip Codes

66801

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Environmental Hazards

147 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Emporia, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Emporia, KS is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Emporia, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.23°
  • February 33.8°
  • March 46.6°
  • April 55.57°
  • May 65.05°
  • June 75.61°
  • July 79.06°
  • August 77.6°
  • September 68.22°
  • October 56.75°
  • November 45.93°
  • December 32.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Emporia, KS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Emporia, KS: $36,888

Unemployment

Unemployment in Emporia is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.01%
White Collar - 47.99%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Tim Huelskamp

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

15 Cemeteries view all

18 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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