Best Places to Live in Union township (Jefferson Cnty), Kansas

Living in Union Township (Jefferson County), KS is an enjoyable experience. The township is a small rural community located on the western side of the county. It is home to a variety of both urban and rural activities, giving residents plenty of options when it comes to leisure time. In addition, Union Township is known for its excellent schools, making it a great place to raise a family. Residents here enjoy access to unique shopping experiences, dining options, and cultural attractions such as theaters and museums. Additionally, outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, and hiking are plentiful due to the nearby forests and beaches. With all these amenities available, living in Union Township can be an interesting and fulfilling experience. Capital city - Northeast Kansas, 60 miles west of Kansas City.

State: Kansas
County: Jefferson County
Metro Area: Topeka Metro Area
City: Union township (Jefferson Cnty)

Zip Codes: 66054
Cost of Living: -12.4% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 877 ft above sea level

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Union Township (Jefferson Cnty), Ks Housing Market

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What Bert Has To Say About Topeka Metro Area

Topeka, the capital of Kansas, is also an agricultural, industrial and transportation center serving a large portion of north and central Kansas. Highlights in the traditionally laid-out downtown include the statehouse, Kansas Museum of History, Brown vs. Board of Education historic site, and Heartland Park, a state-of-the-art motorsports complex. Costs of living and housing prices are low, particularly for a capital city. But property crime rates are high for the region and projected job and income growth are low. That said, a low cost of living brings a high Buying Power Index. There isn’t much to do, and the area has lagged behind other Kansas cities aesthetically, socially and economically. Excellent entertainment and cultural amenities are available in the university town of Lawrence, 20 miles east, and in the Kansas City area.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Union township (Jefferson Cnty) is 3.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Union township (Jefferson Cnty) jobs have decreased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Union township (Jefferson Cnty)'s cost of living is 12.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Union township (Jefferson Cnty)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Union township (Jefferson County), while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Jefferson county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 64.8% to 32.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Union township (Jefferson Cnty)'s population is 1,922 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 16.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 38.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Union township (Jefferson Cnty) is Real Estate: $254,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.7%.

SCHOOLS

Union township (Jefferson Cnty) public schools spend $10,192 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.7 students per teacher in Union township (Jefferson Cnty). More Education

Best Places to Live in Union township (Jefferson Cnty) Rankings

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Housing Market in Union township (Jefferson Cnty)

It's a good time to buy in Union township (Jefferson Cnty). Home Appreciation is up 11.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Union township (Jefferson Cnty) is $254,800.

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ZIP CODES IN UNION TOWNSHIP (JEFFERSON CNTY), KANSAS

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