Hello Kansas Movers & Welcome New Kansas Residents!
Home of Dorothy...and her Little Dog, too!
Welcome to Kansas, home of the famous Wizard of Oz protagonist and the flattest land you’ve ever seen. (Truly though, experts have compared the terrain of Kansas to an IHOP pancake!) The massive agriculture industry here promises great produce and, for those who like a gusty day, the windiest city in America can be found here (Dodge City, Kansas). So when you’re moving, don’t forget to bring your kite!
Relocating to Kansas - Being a New Resident
The largest cities in Kansas include Wichita, Kansas City, Topeka, Overland Park, Lawrence, Manhattan, Olathe, Salina, Dodge City, Hays, Hutchinson, Lenexa, Leavenworth, Shawnee, Pittsburg, Emporia, Leawood, Abilene, Garden City and Atchison.
Whichever place you move to, you can have a smooth transition by following the proper steps required by the Kansas Department of Revenue (DOR) We’ve laid out the top priorities for becoming a resident below.
- If you have a license issued from another state in the US, you can convert it to a Kansas license. And, under the condition the license hasn’t been expired more than a year, you can skip the road test!
- You’ll need insurance for your car from a company licensed to do business in Kansas. Reach out to an Kansas insurance agent, and they will be happy to make sure your getting quotes to give you the lowest prices possible for insurance here.
- Make sure to register your vehicle within 90 days of establishing residency. You can do this at your local DOR.
- There are some incentives for driving an eco-friendly vehicle, so make sure to inquire about potential ways you can save!
Neighborhood Data for Kansas Moving Quotes & Moving Information
Weather: Relocating to Kansas could mean a variety of climate possibilities! It all depends on which are of the state you move to. The state is broken down into 3 types of climates:
- Humid Continental - This is the weather tendency for the eastern two-thirds of Kansas. It means cool winters and. because much of the precipitation falls in the summer, the June through August months tend to be both hot and humid.
- Semi-Arid Steppe - The western part of the state, the other third, has this climate that tends to be much less humid than the eastern part. Summers are more arid, but very hot. Winters vary greatly, ranging between warm and very chilly.
- Humid Subtropical - At the far south of the state, the both south-central and southeastern specifically, you may find people having ice cream or slushies for lunch in the summers, which are both hot and humid. This area has by far the most precipitation, but does mean milder winters.
What severe weather to look out for? Thunderstorms and tornadoes. As witnessed in the Wizard of Oz, these tornadoes can get mighty dangerous and also lead to flash flooding. Make sure to prepare yourself, your family & your new home for if and when these disasters strike.
Population & Cost of Living:- Relocating to Kansas means joining the current 2.894 million people living there. Now, how much does it cost for residents currently living here?
It’s about 10% less expensive to live here compared the the average place in America. This is because healthcare is somewhat cheaper, utilities are a fair amount less expensive and housing is especially lower-priced. The reason housing is about 25% less costly than the average American home is likely due to the severe weather conditions that much of the state has to endure.
Kansas Employment Rate & Economy
Move to Kansas and first step, if you don’t already have a job, is most likely to find one. The unemployment rate as of Fall 2014 was 4.9%, so the potential is quite good!
Kansas is famous for its aviation industry, being home to incredible aerospace and aviation companies such as Airbus, Cessna and Learjet. It also has large population of people working in agriculture and food production. It produces the most wheat in America, as well as massive amounts of corn and grain sorghum. The most valuable agricultural product of the entire state? Cattle and calves. Kansas folks like their steak!
Other top industries include manufacturing (like of petroleum and helium) and services (such as health care, law, accounting and more.)
AWESOME KANSAS ATTRACTIONS
- DeFazio’s - This Italian restaurant in Wichita is a classic favorite featuring incredible pizza and surprisingly delicious pickled eggplant.
- Woodland Park - This spot in E. Lawrence was once home to a working, bustling amusement park. Now abandoned, visit this hauntingly beautiful spot to see ruins of rollercoasters and old artifacts from when it was running.
- Campbell Castle - Head to the Riverside part of Wichita for some incredible architecture; this is a stop you won’t regret!
FUN FACTS ABOUT KANSAS: DID YOU KNOW...
- It is illegal to hunt whales here. This is a great law, although strange since it is nestled in the center of the country and near no oceans…
- Are you a fan of s’mores? The critical ingredient holding them together, the graham cracker, is named after a minister from Kansas.