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Safety

A Shoulder to Lean On

You Can Count On Us

We may be the air capital of the world, but we’re no flight risk. When you say “I do” to Kansas, you get a community that has your back, with a range of local groups dedicated to supporting and uplifting residents.

Take pride in living in Kansas, knowing that here, success is a team sport. From our big cities like Topeka and Olathe to the small-town communities of Andover and Fort Scott, your wellbeing is top of mind. Kansas state organizations like Safe Kids and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which work tirelessly to ensure your safety and well-being, to more localized programs like the Janas Campaign, which provides support and education against domestic and relationship violence, you can rest assured that help and support are always within reach.

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Facts & Rankings

7.4%

Total index crimes decreased from 10-year average

Kansas Crime Index, 2023

#8

Safest Place in the USA (Overland Park)

Niche 2024 Safe Cities

28

In-state Safe Kids Coalitions

Safe Kids, 2024

15

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Affiliates Across Kansas

NAMI Kansas, 2024

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“I have lived in Kansas most all of my life, moving around with my father’s job while I was younger. We landed in Independence a few times — and it ended up just being the place I came back to as an adult. This is a great place to raise kids in a safe environment. There are plenty of activities for young kids up to adults to enjoy a laid-back lifestyle. As a young professional, there are also many opportunities to grow your career.”

Miranda Bruening

Miranda Bruening Business Entrepreneur Independence

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“My roots are from Western Kansas, but after 20 years of living in Colorado, we thought it was time to return to small town America. We landed in Wamego and couldn’t think of anywhere else we would want to raise our family. We are proud to call Kansas home.”

Tegan Kreider

Tegan Kreider Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce Wamego

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3 / 4

“Kansas is a beautiful state, with both small towns and large cities. The cost of living is less than many places, the food is terrific, and being in the middle of the country for travel is really special.”

Allison Calvin

Allison Calvin Explore Lawrence Overland Park

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“Kansas, especially Wichita, has always been my home. I’ve had the opportunity to live in San Jose, California, and Houston, Texas. That timespan was nearly a decade, but I returned home each time and was happy to be back. Being close to family, friends, wonderful and genuine people, and a thriving economy makes me grateful to be home in Kansas. After all, there’s no place like home!”

John Rolfe

John Rolfe Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce Wichita

Here to Lend a Helping Hand

In Kansas, community safety isn't just a topic of conversation — it's a proactive effort that runs deep.

In the off-chance of calamity, you can rest assured of your family’s safety with well-equipped statewide and localized programming. Take KSReady, for example, an online resource providing how-to guides to prepare citizens and businesses for any potential disaster, or the local Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) that support first responders in emergencies by going door-to-door with evacuation and shelter-in-place materials and assisting in rural areas.

The Kansas Division of Emergency Management also works closely with law enforcement and first responders, ready to spring into action with a comprehensive plan to report, respond and recover whenever disaster should strike.

Additionally, localized programming throughout the state steps up to the plate daily to build safer communities. Organizations like Safe Kids Kansas, NAMI Kansas and Kansas Operation Lifesaver, which is focused on reducing collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail crossings, are driven to not just prepare for the worst but to come together as resilient and supportive communities throughout the state.

The impact of our community efforts can be seen across the state. Crime data shows that the violent crime rate has dropped by 4.3% in the past year. Over the last decade, the crime rate index for the Sunflower State has decreased by 7.4% and property crime has decreased by 10%. No matter where you choose to live, from college towns to major cities, everyone can help make Kansas a safer place.