Arkansas City, Kansas

Population 12,350

Arkansas City is located in Cowley County, KS. The population is 12,350, making Arkansas City the 2nd largest city in Cowley County.

There are 8 public schools in Arkansas City with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Arkansas City is moderate , and there are 76 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Arkansas City is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Arkansas City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Arkansas City include Creswell Township, Parkerfield and Bolton Township.

Arkansas City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.2%

Crime Rate

41.39% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 230
  • Violent Crimes: 555
  • Robbery: 43
  • Burglary: 691
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

81.13% Higher than national avg.
  • 76 offenders in Arkansas City
  • 61.54 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

86 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 70

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Arkansas City, KS and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Arkansas City's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private Schools

Ark City Christian Academy

Sacred Heart Catholic School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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76 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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Property Reports view all

5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Arkansas City, KS issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Arkansas City, KS issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 4 permits, were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $498
  • 1 Bedroom: $569
  • 2 Bedrooms: $749
  • 3 Bedrooms: $970
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,087

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Environmental Hazards

86 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 34.18°
  • February 37.4°
  • March 49.6°
  • April 57.88°
  • May 67.15°
  • June 78.59°
  • July 82.93°
  • August 79.52°
  • September 70.72°
  • October 59.15°
  • November 48.92°
  • December 35.45°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Arkansas City, KS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Arkansas City, KS: $38,212

Unemployment

Unemployment in Arkansas City is 3.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.34%
White Collar - 42.66%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mike Pompeo

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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