Profile for Horton, Kansas, KS

Horton is near the Kickapoo Indian Nation

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 1. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 0.5 per 1,000 people.

Local festivals include:

• Brown County Fair - July 10-13, 2007

Horton attractions: Casino

Historic sites and museums: Honnell House

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Horton

Cemeteries (11)

Communities (10)

Libraries (2)

Wineries (1)

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27% of Horton residents report German ancestry, and 15% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Horton ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Horton was $13,063, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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13% of Horton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Horton festival dates:

• Brown County Fair - July 10-13, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Horton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $234.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $547.

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Libraries in Horton include Horton Free Public Library ... View libraries

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Brown County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Horton political report.

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The average commute time for Horton workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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