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Here Are The 10 Safest And Most Peaceful Places To Live In Kansas

Kansas has several safe and peaceful towns with low crime rates based on FBI data.

Published Aug 10, 2015

Written by 

Annie

While Kansas is an overall safe place to live, we have crunched the numbers (based on the FBI’s Reported Crime in the United States in 2013) and found the top 10 safest and most peaceful places to live, including:

1.) Lansing (Population: 11,642)

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Violent Crime: 21 // Murder: 0 // Robbery: 1 // Arson: 1 // Chance of Crime: 1:129

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2.) Prairie Village (Population: 21,870)

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Violent Crime: 10 // Murder: 0 // Robbery: 2 // Arson: 0 // Chance of Crime: 1:86

3.) Leawood (Population: 32,748)

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Violent Crime: 13 // Murder: 0 // Robbery: 2 // Arson: 1 // Chance of Crime: 1:68

4.) Shawnee (Population: 64,060)

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Violent Crime: 87 // Murder: 2 // Robbery: 17 // Arson: 8 // Chance of Crime: 1:55

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5.) Gardner (Population: 19,532)

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Violent Crime: 143 // Murder: 0 // Robbery: 10 // Arson: 1 // Chance of Crime: 1:52

6.) Olathe (Population: 131,342)

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Violent Crime: 185 // Murder: 2 // Robbery: 23 // Arson: 19 // Chance of Crime: 1:48

7.) Derby (Population: 23,104)

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Violent Crime: 36 // Murder: 1 // Robbery: 2 // Arson: 3 // Chance of Crime: 1:41

8.) Andover (Population: 12,188)

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Violent Crime: 8 // Murder: 0 // Robbery: 0 // Arson: 1 // Chance of Crime: 1:40

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9.) Liberal (Population: 21,261)

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Violent Crime: 53 // Murder: 0 // Robbery: 6 // Arson: 2 // Chance of Crime: 1:33

10.) Colby (Population: 5,403)

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Violent Crime: 19 // Murder: 1 // Robbery: 1 // Arson: 1 // Chance of Crime: 1:24

Do you call any of these towns "home?"

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The Best Sight In The World Is Actually A Road Sign That Says Welcome To Kansas

Kansas offers a unique homecoming experience with its natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and welcoming atmosphere.

Updated Apr 4, 2024

Written by 

Lisa Sammons

Traveling out of state is always a joy. Whether you're sticking to the Midwest or journeying farther away, there are many great things to see in our amazing country. But when you are starting the long trek back home, it's tough not to feel some excitement. And when you finally reach the last state line and see that magical "Welcome to Kansas" sign? Well, it's the best homecoming in the world. So, welcome to Kansas... we're happy you're here!

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The blue Welcome to Kansas sign locations on the roads leading into the Sunflower State are like magnets drawing you back home.

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We love a great vacation - who doesn't? But when you come back home to Kansas and see a welcoming Kansas sign, you're reminded what an incredible place this is.

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Anyone who thinks Kansas is boring and devoid of natural beauty has clearly never spent enough time here.

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Whether you've been gone for a few days or are coming back for a visit, there's something special and magical about Kansas.

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We've got history, amazing natural wonders, a surprising array of different landscapes, wonderful larger cities, and many opportunities to get in touch with nature.

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From our plains to our wetlands to our strange and wonderful geological formations, Kansas really has it all.

Isn't it exciting to see a "Welcome to Kansas" sign? It's really no wonder that Dorothy was so eager to get home to Kansas at the end of "The Wizard of Oz." That's exactly how we feel after any time away... there really is no place like home!

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In today's world, it can feel like everyone constantly focuses on the negative. There are so many great things to enjoy about life, though! What are some of your favorite things about living in Kansas? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Want to show off your pride in this great state of ours? Check out the awesome selection of Kansas apparel from Wear Your Roots!

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Kansas Is Considered One Of The Best Places In The Country To Live Off The Grid

Published Sep 1, 2022

Written by 

Lisa Sammons

Off-the-grid living is a fast-growing trend that is absolutely fascinating. The concept of growing your own foods, harvesting your water, and even producing your own electricity is unique - and frankly, can sound quite appealing if you're sick of paying a city utility bill! There are various ways to live off the land, but no matter how extreme you choose to go with it, it's official: Kansas is one of the best places in the country to live off-grid.

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Kansas is famous for being an independent, homesteading state, so it is no surprise that it's one of the country's best areas to live off-grid.

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The rural regions of the state tend to have few zoning laws or building codes, making homesteading much more practical than in states with stricter regulations.

Off-grid electricity is legal in Kansas, and many homesteaders opt for solar panels or wind turbines.

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Rainwater harvesting is legal in Kansas, and some counties allow for the installation of wells or ponds.

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One of the simplest ways to become more self-reliant is to simply grow a vegetable garden. There are a number of fruits and vegetables that are easy to grow in the Sunflower State's climate.

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Some people go completely off-the-grid, disconnecting from all utilities, growing their own food, and living in a completely sustainable manner.

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However, you certainly don't have to take it that far! Plenty of people interested in off-the-grid living start out by incorporating bits of increasing self-reliance into their lives.

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Installing solar panels or planting a vegetable garden are both great ways to get started. Who knows, maybe one day you will graduate to complete off-the-grid living in Kansas!

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Have you ever daydreamed about living off-the-grid in Kansas? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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