Hays, KS
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 19,475 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Hays experiences all four seasons.
Geography
Hays is in western Kansas, along Interstate 70.
Cultural Attractions
The Midwest Deutsche Oktoberfest is held annually to celebrate the city's German heritage.
Historical
In the 1870s, Volga German immigrants (who had previously immigrated to Russia) began to flock into Ellis County. Their influence is seen today in churches and homes built of limestone.
Economy
Hays Medical Center is the largest employer in the city.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 1 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 22.5% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 12 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 3 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 9 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | Yes |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $53,065 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $34,937 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $30,365 |
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