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Crime in Hays summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hays. Key points include:
There were 356 total crimes in Hays in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hays is 1,694.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hays is 233.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hays is 1,461.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hays is -20.05% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Hays Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hays / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 356 | 1,694.4 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 49 | 233.2 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 9.5 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 166.6 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 307 | 1,461.1 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 36 | 171.3 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 256 | 1,218.4 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 71.4 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hays summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hays. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hays is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hays is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hays is $252,837.
The median income in Hays is $58,459.
Hays's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hays Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hays | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hays, KS Weather
The average high in Hays is 67.1° and the average low is 40.8°.
There are 45.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.8 inches of precipitation each year with 13.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hays |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 45.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hays Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hays
The current population in Hays is 21,143. The population has increased 4.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,143 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 21,078 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 21,111 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 20,870 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 20,855 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 20,899 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 20,956 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 20,938 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 21,073 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 20,992 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 20,886 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 20,766 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 20,586 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 20,395 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 20,259 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hays
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Hays is:
86.1% White with 18,212 White residents.
1.3% African American with 277 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 401 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 11 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 607 Two Or More residents.
7.4% Hispanic with 1,573 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hays | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.1% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hays
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Hays is 49.3% female with 10,417 female residents.
Hays is 50.7% male with 10,726 male residents.
| Gender | Hays | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hays for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Hays completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Hays completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Hays completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Hays completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Hays completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Hays completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Hays completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Hays completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Hays completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hays | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hays, Kansas
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6.3% of households in Hays earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Hays earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.3% of households in Hays earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in Hays earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.1% of households in Hays earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.7% of households in Hays earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Hays earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Hays earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.4% of households in Hays earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.4% of households in Hays earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hays | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
