Baxter Springs, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Baxter Springs, Kansas Summary
Life in Baxter Springs research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Baxter Springs over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Baxter Springs:
The population in Baxter Springs is 3,910.
The median home value in Baxter Springs is $76,000.
The median income in Baxter Springs is $45,745.
The median rent in Baxter Springs is $671.
The unemployment rate in Baxter Springs is 0.7%.
The poverty rate in Baxter Springs is 11.8%.
Table Of Contents
Baxter Springs SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
3
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
9
Baxter Springs, KS Crime Report
72
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,881.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-19.03%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Baxter Springs / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 72 | 1,881.9 | 2,624.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 183.0 | 425.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 104.5 | 346.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 65 | 1,698.9 | 2,199.1 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 13 | 339.8 | 331.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 48 | 1,254.6 | 1,619.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 104.5 | 248.1 | 282.7 |
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Rankings for Baxter Springs in Kansas
Map Of Baxter Springs, KS
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Population over time in Baxter Springs
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,910 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 4,004 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 4,035 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 4,056 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 4,114 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 4,161 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 4,195 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 4,228 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 4,266 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 4,294 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Baxter Springs
| Race | Baxter Springs | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 74.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 6.9% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 12.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Baxter Springs
| Gender | Baxter Springs | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Baxter Springs for adults over 25
| Education | Baxter Springs | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Baxter Springs, Kansas
| Income | Baxter Springs | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.2% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.2% | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.6% | 18.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.3% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.8% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
