Great Bend, Kansas

Population 15,877

Great Bend is located in Barton County, KS. The population is 15,877, making Great Bend the largest city in Barton County.

There are 7 public schools in Great Bend with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Great Bend is moderate , and there are 49 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Great Bend is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Great Bend property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Great Bend include Buffalo Township, Great Bend Township and South Bend Township.

Great Bend Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17%

Crime Rate

35.05% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 241
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 362
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

56.12% Higher than national avg.
  • 49 offenders in Great Bend
  • 30.86 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

179 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 12
  • Tanks & Spills: 155

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Great Bend, KS and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Great Bend's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
3 Private Schools

Central Kansas Christian Academy

Great Bend Sda School

Holy Family School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

49 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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12 Former Drug Labs view all

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51 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Great Bend, KS issued 51 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 51 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 48 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Great Bend, KS issued 23 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: $571
  • 1 Bedroom: $575
  • 2 Bedrooms: $742
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,020
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,122

Zip Codes

67530

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Environmental Hazards

179 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Great Bend, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Great Bend, KS is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Great Bend, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.47°
  • February 32.9°
  • March 44.8°
  • April 53.35°
  • May 64.17°
  • June 76.26°
  • July 80.85°
  • August 77.3°
  • September 68.02°
  • October 54.57°
  • November 43.92°
  • December 28.17°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Great Bend, KS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Great Bend, KS: $41,174

Unemployment

Unemployment in Great Bend is 3.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.07%
White Collar - 53.93%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Tim Huelskamp

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

7 Cemeteries view all

21 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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