Sherman County , Kansas
Population: 5,919 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $64,444 Home $126,300 Rent $852/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,919 residents, Sherman 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 Sherman County in the bottom 11% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$64,444
Median Income
household
$126,300
Home Value
median
$852/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $64,444 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,410 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| Median Home Value | $126,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $852/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,919 |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 25.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.2%
Obesity
12.3%
Diabetes
15.1%
Smoking
32.4%
High Blood Pressure
30.2%
No Physical Activity
21.4%
Depression
35.1%
Insufficient Sleep
73.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 11.2 · 11th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
32.57
🔥 Wildfire
28.09
❄️ Winter Storm
68.84
🌍 Earthquake
17.40
☀️ Drought
58.02
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