Seward County , Kansas
Population: 21,640 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,269 Home $134,000 Rent $924/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 21,640 residents, Seward County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kansas and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Seward County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$62,269
Median Income
household
$134,000
Home Value
median
$924/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,269 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,053 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| Median Home Value | $134,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $924/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 21,640 |
| Median Age | 31 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.7%
Obesity
13.4%
Diabetes
15.4%
Smoking
32.2%
High Blood Pressure
38.1%
No Physical Activity
17.6%
Depression
39.3%
Insufficient Sleep
72.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 42.3 · 42th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
68.99
🔥 Wildfire
88.39
❄️ Winter Storm
58.18
🌍 Earthquake
41.09
☀️ Drought
97.30
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