Moving to a new state is always daunting, with many unanswered questions. Look at some info about the Sunflower State and if you should make Kansas your home!
What big cities are in Kansas?
Wichita is its largest city, with around 392,000 people. Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, and Topeka are the next largest cities. All of these cities have a population under 200,000.
Nature
While mountains aren’t likely the first thing you think of when it comes to Kansas, they have 154 named mountains! At 4,035 feet, Mount Sunflower is the highest of their mountains. The most well-known, though, is likely Temple Knob at 1,647 feet.
If you’re looking more for hills than mountains, don’t worry, Kansas has that too! Red Hills, Smoky Hills, Flint Hills, and the sandstone-capped Chautauqua Hills.
Kansas can also boast about having the largest tallgrass prairie reserve in the world! Coming as a surprise to most people, they also have wetlands.
Don’t think Kansas is just the plainlands! They are full of beauty with national parks and wildlife preserves.
What’s the average home price in Kansas?
Across the entire state, the average home price is $205k. In Wichita, the median home sales price is $197k, while in Topeka, it’s $135k.
What’s the average income in Kansas?
According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary in Kansas is $49k.
Who are the largest employers?
Suppose we don’t include the Army (because they are the largest employer in the state). In that case, the top 5 companies are Sprint, Spirit Aerosystems, Via-Christi Health, Cessna Aviation, and KU Medical Center.
What about the Kansas weather?
Snow, wind, and rain are all a part of the Kansas climate. July is its hottest month, averaging a temp of 81º. January is the coldest at an average temperature of 31º.
The state’s eastern portion seems to have more rain than the west. And the one thing you should know is that ALL of Kansas is windy!
What’s great about this state is that you get all four seasons!
Insurance
Moving to Kansas would likely decrease your car insurance. (Depending on where you’re moving from, of course!) Because the average yearly car insurance bill is $498.
On the other hand, homeowner insurance is quite pricey compared to the rest of the US. (except the Gulf South!) The average policy is $3100/year. This is due to extreme weather like tornadoes, snowstorms, and hailstorms.
Airports
There are eight airports in Kansas – none are international, though. The largest airport is located in Wichita.
Healthcare
While they have not expanded Medicaid, Kansas does rank as the 20th best state for access to healthcare.
Universities & Colleges
The Wheat State was six public universities, one municipal, twenty-two private, one military, and one federal. You’ve likely heard of the University of Kansas, Wichita State, Emporia State, and Kansas State University.
Politics
Kansas’ Senate and House of Representatives are Republican-led, while their governor is a Democrat.
Economy
Ranking 6th as the lowest cost of living in the nation, Kansas is becoming more and more appealing! However, in 2022, they ranked 37th for GDP growth.
Diversity
Kansas’ population is 82.69% white. Followed by 5% black, 4% multi-racial, and 3% Asian.
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