Washington County , Kansas
Population: 5,519 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,452 Home $106,100 Rent $547/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,519 residents, Washington 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 Washington County in the bottom 16% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$62,452
Median Income
household
$106,100
Home Value
median
$547/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,452 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,654 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| Median Home Value | $106,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $547/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,519 |
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 23.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.0%
Obesity
11.9%
Diabetes
14.9%
Smoking
29.8%
High Blood Pressure
26.1%
No Physical Activity
21.3%
Depression
33.8%
Insufficient Sleep
78.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 15.6 · 16th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
41.19
🔥 Wildfire
77.89
❄️ Winter Storm
50.45
🌍 Earthquake
16.48
☀️ Drought
34.00
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