Valley Center SnackAbility
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Crime in Valley Center summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Valley Center. Key points include:
There were 47 total crimes in Valley Center in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Valley Center is 640.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Valley Center is 95.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Valley Center is 544.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Valley Center is -69.79% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Valley Center Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Valley Center / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 47 | 640.2 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 95.3 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 54.5 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 40 | 544.8 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 68.1 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 33 | 449.5 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 27.2 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Valley Center summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Valley Center. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Valley Center is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Valley Center is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Valley Center is $260,221.
The median income in Valley Center is $77,020.
Valley Center's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Valley Center Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Valley Center | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 93 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Valley Center, KS Weather
The average high in Valley Center is 67.5° and the average low is 45.9°.
There are 52.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.0 inches of precipitation each year with 11.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Valley Center |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 52.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 11.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Valley Center Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Valley Center
The current population in Valley Center is 8,590. The population has increased 27.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,590 | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 8,937 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 8,448 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 8,365 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | 7,843 | 9.3% |
| 2019 | 7,176 | 6.4% |
| 2018 | 6,747 | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 6,507 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 6,420 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 6,586 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 6,449 | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 6,646 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 6,730 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 6,787 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 6,748 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Valley Center
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Valley Center is:
86.9% White with 7,466 White residents.
0.6% African American with 51 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 104 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 23 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 396 Two Or More residents.
6.1% Hispanic with 526 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Valley Center | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.9% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Valley Center
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Valley Center is 50.1% female with 4,303 female residents.
Valley Center is 49.9% male with 4,287 male residents.
| Gender | Valley Center | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Valley Center for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Valley Center completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Valley Center completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Valley Center completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Valley Center completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Valley Center completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Valley Center completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Valley Center completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Valley Center completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Valley Center completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Valley Center | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Valley Center, Kansas
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2.3% of households in Valley Center earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Valley Center earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Valley Center earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.8% of households in Valley Center earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Valley Center earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.7% of households in Valley Center earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.2% of households in Valley Center earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.4% of households in Valley Center earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.2% of households in Valley Center earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.1% of households in Valley Center earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Valley Center | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.4% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
