Lakin, Kansas

Population 2,459

Lakin is located in Kearny County, KS. The population is 2,459, making Lakin the largest city in Kearny County.

There are 3 public schools in Lakin with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Lakin is moderate , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lakin is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lakin property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lakin include Lakin Township, Southside Township and Deerfield.

Lakin Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 20.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.2%

Crime Rate

63.93% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 18
  • Violent Crimes: 263
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 175
  • Property Crime: 631
  • Larceny Theft: 438

Registered Offenders

63.00% Higher than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Lakin
  • 36.60 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

23 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 22

Unemployment

Low 2.3%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Lakin, KS and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Lakin's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.
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1 Private School

Rolling Hills Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

9 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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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Lakin, KS

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2012, the city of Lakin, KS issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Lakin, KS issued 0 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: $560
  • 1 Bedroom: $564
  • 2 Bedrooms: $742
  • 3 Bedrooms: $917
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,064

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Environmental Hazards

23 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Lakin, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Lakin, KS is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Lakin, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.87°
  • February 34.55°
  • March 45.27°
  • April 53.08°
  • May 63.75°
  • June 76.07°
  • July 79.44°
  • August 77.66°
  • September 68.68°
  • October 55.92°
  • November 44.33°
  • December 30.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lakin, KS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lakin, KS: $51,250

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lakin is 2.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.89%
White Collar - 50.11%

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

1 Cemetery view all

13 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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