Brown County , Kansas

Population: 9,415 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $58,886 Home $111,100 Rent $675/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 9,415 residents, Brown County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kansas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Brown County in the bottom 15% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$58,886
Median Income
household
$111,100
Home Value
median
$675/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $58,886
Per Capita Income $31,355
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Median Home Value $111,100
Median Gross Rent $675/mo
Owner Occupied 75.4%
Renter Occupied 24.6%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 9,415
Median Age 42 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 18.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.6%
Obesity
10.3%
Diabetes
17.7%
Smoking
40.4%
High Blood Pressure
29.3%
No Physical Activity
22.6%
Depression
32.0%
Insufficient Sleep
74.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 15.3  ·  15th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
54.96
🔥 Wildfire
71.41
❄️ Winter Storm
26.51
🌍 Earthquake
22.17
☀️ Drought
73.79

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