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Crime in Great Bend summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Great Bend. Key points include:
There were 267 total crimes in Great Bend in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Great Bend is 1,871.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Great Bend is 315.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Great Bend is 1,556.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Great Bend is -11.68% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Great Bend Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Great Bend / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 267 | 1,871.7 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 45 | 315.5 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 7.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7.0 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 217.3 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 222 | 1,556.3 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 55 | 385.6 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 155 | 1,086.6 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 84.1 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Great Bend summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Great Bend. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Great Bend is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Great Bend is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Great Bend is $124,918.
The median income in Great Bend is $54,139.
Great Bend's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Great Bend Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Great Bend | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 60 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Great Bend, KS Weather
The average high in Great Bend is 67.7° and the average low is 43.0°.
There are 53.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 26.5 inches of precipitation each year with 15.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Great Bend |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 53.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 26.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Great Bend Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Great Bend
The current population in Great Bend is 14,479. The population has decreased 7.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,479 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 14,596 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 14,725 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 14,864 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 15,224 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 15,358 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 15,544 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 15,686 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 15,741 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 15,850 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 15,942 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 15,929 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 15,877 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 15,839 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 15,726 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Great Bend
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Great Bend is:
70.2% White with 10,159 White residents.
0.5% African American with 78 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 48 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 548 Two Or More residents.
24.9% Hispanic with 3,600 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Great Bend | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.9% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Great Bend
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Great Bend is 52.4% female with 7,581 female residents.
Great Bend is 47.6% male with 6,898 male residents.
| Gender | Great Bend | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Great Bend for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Great Bend completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Great Bend completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Great Bend completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Great Bend completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Great Bend completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Great Bend completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Great Bend completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Great Bend completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Great Bend completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Great Bend | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Great Bend, Kansas
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6.2% of households in Great Bend earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in Great Bend earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.0% of households in Great Bend earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.3% of households in Great Bend earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.2% of households in Great Bend earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Great Bend earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.1% of households in Great Bend earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.0% of households in Great Bend earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Great Bend earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Great Bend earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Great Bend | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.3% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
