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Allen, KS
City in Lyon County, Kansas.
Population
287
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,038
ZIP codes
0
Allen and its ZIP codes
Allen at a glance
- Allen is about 29 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Allen, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Allen.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,471
14,666 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,360
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$187M
FY 2026, $5,803 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Allen, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
35
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 18°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Allen, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Allen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AdmireCity | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BushongCity | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| AmericusCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| DunlapCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| HarveyvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| EskridgeCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| ReadingCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| EmporiaCity | 17 mi | 12.5 |
| Council GroveCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Osage CityCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| BurlingameCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Neosho RapidsCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Alta VistaCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| LeboCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| ScrantonCity | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| OlivetCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Allen, KS in?
- Allen is in Lyon County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Allen, KS?
- About 287 people live in Allen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Allen?
- Nearby places include Admire (3.8 mi), Bushong (4.8 mi), Americus (11 mi), Dunlap (12 mi), Harveyville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023