Barton County , Kansas

Population: 25,275 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $56,733 Home $117,200 Rent $742/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 25,275 residents, Barton County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kansas and neighboring counties alike.

$56,733
Median Income
household
$117,200
Home Value
median
$742/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $56,733
Per Capita Income $31,835
Poverty Rate 14.7%
Median Home Value $117,200
Median Gross Rent $742/mo
Owner Occupied 66.2%
Renter Occupied 33.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 25,275
Median Age 38.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 21.7%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.2%
Obesity
13.4%
Diabetes
16.3%
Smoking
32.5%
High Blood Pressure
30.2%
No Physical Activity
20.4%
Depression
33.0%
Insufficient Sleep
74.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 60.3  ·  60th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
86.64
🔥 Wildfire
74.08
❄️ Winter Storm
86.89
🌍 Earthquake
36.26
☀️ Drought
47.90

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