Pittsburg, Kansas

Population 20,290

Pittsburg is located in Crawford County, KS. The population is 20,290, making Pittsburg the largest city in Crawford County.

There are 6 public schools in Pittsburg with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Pittsburg is low , and there are 57 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Pittsburg is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Pittsburg property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Pittsburg include Frontenac, Chicopee and Baker Township.

Pittsburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.6%

Crime Rate

17.81% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 176
  • Violent Crimes: 206
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 294
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

51.79% Higher than national avg.
  • 57 offenders in Pittsburg
  • 28.09 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

131 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 7
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 111

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Pittsburg, KS and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Pittsburg's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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

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  • In 2014, the city of Pittsburg, KS issued 92 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 92 permits, 14 were issued for single family homes and 78 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Pittsburg, KS issued 34 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 34 permits, 22 were issued for single family homes and 12 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $572
  • 1 Bedroom: $575
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,048
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,051

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Environmental Hazards

131 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.95°
  • February 35.55°
  • March 48.63°
  • April 58.7°
  • May 65.48°
  • June 75.86°
  • July 81.67°
  • August 79.27°
  • September 68.07°
  • October 57.67°
  • November 47.9°
  • December 36.15°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Pittsburg, KS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Pittsburg, KS: $33,159

Unemployment

Unemployment in Pittsburg is 3.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.17%
White Collar - 53.83%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Lynn Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

20 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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