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Experience the Community Spirit of Pittsburg, Kansas User Rating 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 4,285, which are 70% higher than Kansas
      Total Crime
      4,285 per 100k people

      88% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24  

      88% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      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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