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Kansas, IL
Village in Edgar County, Illinois.
Population
884
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
865
ZIP codes
0
Kansas and its ZIP codes
Kansas at a glance
- Kansas is about 3.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,231, 17% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,800 (73% below Illinois) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Kansas, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kansas, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,231
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$70,800
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (116), German Americans (104), Irish Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgar County. PPP loans are for Kansas.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,399
7,158 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,558
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $7,208 per person
How people get to work
Kansas, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kansas, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
335
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kansas, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Kansas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AshmoreVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| WestfieldVillage | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| RedmonVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| OaklandCity | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| BroctonVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CharlestonCity | 14 mi | 9.1 |
| ParisCity | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| HindsboroVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MartinsvilleCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| MarshallCity | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| NewmanCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| CaseyCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| HumeVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| MetcalfVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| VermilionVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| JanesvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kansas, IL in?
- Kansas is in Edgar County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Kansas, IL?
- About 884 people live in Kansas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kansas?
- Nearby places include Ashmore (4.5 mi), Westfield (7.3 mi), Redmon (7.6 mi), Oakland (8.6 mi), Brocton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023