Thomas County , Kansas
Population: 7,913 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $73,575 Home $165,900 Rent $753/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 7,913 residents, Thomas 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 Thomas County in the bottom 9% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$73,575
Median Income
household
$165,900
Home Value
median
$753/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $73,575 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,637 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| Median Home Value | $165,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $753/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 7,913 |
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 30.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.5%
Obesity
9.0%
Diabetes
12.7%
Smoking
30.1%
High Blood Pressure
24.4%
No Physical Activity
20.9%
Depression
34.6%
Insufficient Sleep
73.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 9.4 · 9th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
36.51
🔥 Wildfire
15.39
❄️ Winter Storm
67.41
🌍 Earthquake
17.46
☀️ Drought
82.16
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