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Hays, KS
Kansas · Ellis County
Hays is a small city in Kansas with a population of 21,078. Residents earn $56,861 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
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/5.0
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21,078
Population
2,412/sq mi density
$56,861
Median Income
$33,310 per capita
$220,100
Home Value
$248,781 Zillow
$890
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
268
Violent Crime/100K
1,713 property/100K
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Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,861 median income, 2.5% unemployment
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Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$220,100 home value, $890/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K (29% below avg)
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Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Hays
Mines
8
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
1
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Haunted Places
1
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Haunted Places Near Hays, KS
1 reported haunted locations found near Hays, KS.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Old Fort Hays | In 1867, a drummer named Ephriam Polly and his wife Elizabeth, stopped at Fort Hays. While staying there, a terrible Cholera epidemic struck the fort. It is not known what happened to Ephriam, but Elizabeth Polly stayed on at the fort tirelessly nursing sick soldiers. In the late afternoon, she would take a moment to walk to her favorite spot that was an isolated hilltop west of the fort. She would rest there and enjoy the peace and quiet. Elizabeth Polly eventually contracted Cholera and die... |