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Argonia, KS
City in Sumner County, Kansas.
Population
542
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
777
ZIP codes
0
Argonia and its ZIP codes
Argonia at a glance
- Argonia is about 22 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $79,531 a year, 7% more than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,800 (43% below Kansas) and median rent is $688 a month.
Local data for Argonia, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Argonia, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,531
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$688/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (68), Irish Americans (36), Mexican Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumner County. PPP loans are for Argonia.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,105
6,354 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $8,234 per person
How people get to work
Argonia, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.0%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home30.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Argonia, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,068
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
107
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 21°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Argonia, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Argonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MilanCity | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| DanvilleCity | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Conway SpringsCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| MayfieldCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| NorwichCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| HarperCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Bluff CityCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| ViolaCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| AnthonyCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| CaldwellCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| WellingtonCity | 20 mi | 7.6 |
| ClearwaterCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| Manchester, OKTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Renfrow, OKTown | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| South HavenCity | 25 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Argonia, KS in?
- Argonia is in Sumner County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Argonia, KS?
- About 542 people live in Argonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Argonia?
- Nearby places include Milan (5.1 mi), Danville (7.1 mi), Conway Springs (11 mi), Milton (12 mi), Mayfield (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023