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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Very Low

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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