Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Java Cat Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Granada Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) C-
Flint Hills Lanes
Bowling Alley
Emporia Granada Theater
Theatre Arts
Emporia Arts Council
Theatre Arts
Lyon County Historical Museum
Museum
Beach Music Hall
Theatre Arts
National Teacher’s Hall of Fame
Museum
Welch Stadium
Stadium
Flint Hills 8 Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (22) C+
Sonic
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Bourbon Cowboy
Bar
MR Sisters Sweets
Sweets
Mulready's Pub
Bar
Sweet Granada
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Old Rum's
Alcohol
Mr Goodcents
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Planet Sub
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Sunflower Gymnastics
Gym
Emporia Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Nature's Paradise
Health Food
Reebles Country Mart
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Dillons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (35) A+
Southwest Santa Fe Park
Park
Walnut Park
Park
Humbolt Park
Park
Las Casitas Park
Park
Lowther Field
Park
Peter Pan Park
Park
Peter Pan Park
Park
Fremont Park
Park
College of Emporia Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Quaker Park
Park
Hammond Park
Park
All Veterans Memorial
Park
East Street Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
David Traylor Zoo
Park
Wilson Park
Park
David Traylor Zoo
Park
Soden's Grove Park
Park
Soden Park
Park
Jones Youth Recreation Park
Park
Jones Park
Park
Whittier Park
Park
Whittier Park
Park
Shops (47) A+
Dollar General
Discount Store
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Discount Store
Poehler Antiques
Furniture
Baillie Brown At The Cutting Edge Salon
Hairdresser
Xan-A-Do Salon
Beauty
Forget Me Not Productions
Gift Shop
Sears Hometown Store
Electronics
Jim's Cowboy Shop
Fashion
Dick's Business Machines
Electronics
Twisted Sisters Boutiques
Fashion
Brown's Shoe Fit Co
Shoes
Alter Image Salon
Hairdresser
Flinthills Eyecare Associates
Optician
High Gear Cyclery
Bicycle
Plum Bazaar
Fashion
Stanley Jewelry
Fashion
L & L Pets
Pets
Studio 11 Boutique
Gift Shop
Designs By Sharon
Florist
Nikki B's
Clothing
Emporia, KS Appliance Service Center
Electronics
Heartland Office Systems
Electronics
Total Technology LLC
Electronics
Salon Del5ive
Hairdresser
Matty B's Movies & Games
Toys
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Emporia.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Emporia is 85/100 - which is 4% lower than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Emporia crime rates are 3,267 per 100k, which is 36% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
2,704 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
563 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Emporia is $43,481 - which is 19% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$43,481 F
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Lyon County Jail
Police
Lyon County Sheriff Department
Police
Newman Regional Health Center
Hospital
Newman Medical Plaza
Clinic
Central Care Cancer Center
Clinic
Emporia Police Department
Police
Emporia Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Emporia State University Police and Safety Department
Police
Kansas Highway Patrol Troop H - Lyon
Police
Newman's Express Care
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Emporia Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Emporia home prices are $98,200 - which is 27% lower than Kansas
Home Price
$98,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Emporia graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Kansas
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (9) D-
Riverside Elementary
Walnut Elem
Emporia Christian School
Sacred Heart School
W A White Elem
Logan Ave Elem
Village Elem
Emporia Middle School
Timmerman Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Emporia High
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ratings A-

Emporia has an overall rating of 78% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes B
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Emporia The Great 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) The best area in Emporia, KS is near the Emporia Country Club off 18th Avenue, which is where I live. There are, however, a lot of lower income neighborhoods here as a significant number of the population is at or below the poverty level. I suppose that makes Emporia a good place ...Read More to live if you're struggling because the cost of housing is a lot lower than many other places.

The elementary and secondary schools here are pretty good, but the big draw for me is the fact that the kids can go from preschool all the way through college in town with Emporia State University being here. It is a huge money saver on both tuition as well as travel and housing costs.

Our favorite place to go living in Emporia is the Brickyard 20 Ale House on Merchant Street. They've got a family friendly restaurant and arcade as well as Ladies Night and Karaoke for the adults. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Emporia? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Southwest Santa Fe Park
      Walnut Park
      Humbolt Park
      Las Casitas Park
      Lowther Field
      Peter Pan Park
      Peter Pan Park
      Fremont Park

      Entertainment

      Flint Hills Lanes
      Emporia Granada Theater
      Emporia Arts Council
      Lyon County Historical Museum
      Beach Music Hall
      National Teacher’s Hall of Fame
      Welch Stadium
      Flint Hills 8 Theater

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Braum's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Freddy's
      Dairy Queen
      Bourbon Cowboy
      MR Sisters Sweets

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Emporia? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Emporia.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Emporia? The cost of living in Emporia is 85/100 - which is 4% lower than Kansas.
      Emporia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Emporia? Emporia crime rates are 3,267, which are 36% higher than Kansas
      Total Crime
      3,267 per 100k people

      41% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      41% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      46%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Emporia? The median income in Emporia is $43,481 which is 19% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $43,48121% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,28719% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Emporia a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Newman Regional Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Newman's Express Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Emporia home prices? Emporia home prices are $98,200 - which is 27% lower than Kansas
      Median home value
      $98,20047% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65032% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Emporia have good schools? The Emporia graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      32% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Emporia a good place to live? Emporia has an overall rating of 78% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      10 total surveys

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