Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 77% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 472 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 268 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 372 (21.8%) |
| Bachelors | 290 (17%) |
| Graduate Degree | 302 (17.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,585 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $106,824 ▼ 62% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $785/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 1,314 |
| Vacant Units | 170 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rawlins County is located in Kansas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,499 residents. With a median age of 45.83, it is a mature county.
Rawlins County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,584 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Rawlins County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $106,824 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $784. Homeownership rates are high at 68.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rawlins County are primarily White (89.2%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Rawlins County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.