Livability Score

65
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Harry's
Coffee Shop
Root Coffeehouse and Creperie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tyler's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Railroad Depot
Attraction
Carnie Smith Stadium
Stadium
AMC CLASSIC Pittsburg 8
Cinema
Food and Drink (9) F
TJ Lelands
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Redd's Liquor
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Pinamonti Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Dillons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Ron's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (13) C-
Schlanger Park
Park
Deramus Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Bike Park
Park
The Oval
Park
Gorilla Village
Park
University Lake
Park
Kawanis Park
Park
Wilderness Park
Park
Shops (12) F
Sara Loree's
Clothing
Rosa Bella
Clothing
Claws and Paws
Pets
Dollar General
Discount Store
Aaron's
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
The Hair Shoppe
Hairdresser
route 66 gas station
Convenience Store
Medowbrook Mall
Mall
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Pittsburg.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Pittsburg is 80/100 - which is 10% lower than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Pittsburg crime rates are 4,756 per 100k, which is 98% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
4,270 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
486 crimes per 100k D-
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employment F

The median income in Pittsburg is $34,353 - which is 36% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$34,353 F
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Pittsburg Police Department
Police
Pittsburg Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
Pittsburg Fire Department - Station 1
Fire Station
Pittsburg State University Police Department
Police
Bryant Student Health Center
Clinic
Crawford County Fire District 1 - Station 3
Fire Station
Pittsburg Fire Department - Station 3
Fire Station
Crawford County Fire District 1 - Station 2
Fire Station
Via Christi Hospital
Hospital
Frontenac Police Department
Police
Frontenac Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Pittsburg home prices are $86,800 - which is 36% lower than Kansas
Home Price
$86,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Pittsburg graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Kansas
School Test Scores
34% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (6) F
Pittsburg Middle School
Westside Elem
Lakeside Elem
Countryside Christian School
Meadowlark Elementary
Geo E Nettels Elem
Frank Layden Elem
Frontenac Jr. High
High Schools (2) D-
St Marys Colgan Jr/Sr High School
Pittsburg High
Frontenac Sr. High School
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ratings C+

Pittsburg has an overall rating of 67% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes C-
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Experience the Community Spirit of Pittsburg, Kansas 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) As a young adult, I loved living in Pittsburg, Kansas! This tight-knit community in southwest rural Kansas is a slice of homegrown Americana. The best part about living in this town are the people who embody the spirit of community and support. The business leaders do a great job ...Read More at encouraging entrepreneurs in all of their endeavors with targeted economic development initiatives.

The city revolves around the hometown University of Pittsbug. The best areas in Pittsburg center around the campus, including the amazing athletics facilities, fun college restaurants, and lively bar scene. College students and the entire community rally around the Gorillas and all of their athletic pursuits. Pittsbugh provides a diverse shopping experience, from flea markets to local boutique stores. As a city that experiences all four seasons, Pittsburg is an ideal place to live for outdoor enthusiasts looking to experience a little bit of everything. A vibrant downtown provides countless hours of entertainment and dining options for all tastes. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pittsburg? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Schlanger Park
      Deramus Park
      Lincoln Park
      Lakeside Park
      Bike Park
      The Oval
      Gorilla Village
      University Lake

      Entertainment

      Railroad Depot
      Carnie Smith Stadium
      AMC CLASSIC Pittsburg 8

      Food & Drink

      TJ Lelands
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Long John Silver's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Pittsburg? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Pittsburg.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than 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 Pittsburg? The cost of living in Pittsburg is 80/100 - which is 10% lower than Kansas.
      Pittsburg
      80

      20% 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 Pittsburg? Pittsburg crime rates are 4,756, which are 98% higher than Kansas
      Total Crime
      4,756 per 100k people

      105% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      105% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -31%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Pittsburg? The median income in Pittsburg is $34,353 which is 36% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $34,35338% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,59031% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      21% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Via Christi Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Pittsburg home prices? Pittsburg home prices are $86,800 - which is 36% lower than Kansas
      Median home value
      $86,80053% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72623% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      30% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Pittsburg have good schools? The Pittsburg graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      29% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Pittsburg a good place to live? Pittsburg has an overall rating of 67% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      7 total surveys

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