Geary County , Kansas

Population: 35,895 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $57,344 Home $165,000 Rent $1,119/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 35,895 residents, Geary County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kansas and neighboring counties alike.

$57,344
Median Income
household
$165,000
Home Value
median
$1,119/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $57,344
Per Capita Income $27,532
Poverty Rate 19.3%
Median Home Value $165,000
Median Gross Rent $1,119/mo
Owner Occupied 42.8%
Renter Occupied 57.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 35,895
Median Age 27.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 24.4%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

34.5%
Obesity
12.2%
Diabetes
16.4%
Smoking
35.5%
High Blood Pressure
31.8%
No Physical Activity
20.7%
Depression
37.4%
Insufficient Sleep
76.3%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 40.6  ·  41th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
81.27
🔥 Wildfire
81.97
❄️ Winter Storm
86.92
🌍 Earthquake
21.25
☀️ Drought
25.80

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