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Arma, KS
City in Crawford County, Kansas.
Population
1,239
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,093
ZIP codes
0
Arma and its ZIP codes
Arma at a glance
- Arma is about 30 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,795 a year, 32% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,400 (61% below Kansas) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Arma, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arma, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,795
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$85,400
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
54.2
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (277), Irish Americans (214), Italian Americans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Arma.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,779
17,084 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,762
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $5,843 per person
How people get to work
Arma, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arma, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
666
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arma, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Arma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.7 |
| CroweburgCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| RingoCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.5 |
| MulberryCity | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| YaleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| Burgess, MOCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
| RadleyCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| FrontenacCity | 5.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Mindenmines, MOCity | 8 mi | 3.6 |
| GirardCity | 8.1 mi | 2.3 |
| ArcadiaCity | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| FarlingtonCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| PittsburgCity | 8.7 mi | 13.5 |
| Liberal, MOCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| ChicopeeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| GarlandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arma, KS in?
- Arma is in Crawford County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Arma, KS?
- About 1,239 people live in Arma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arma?
- Nearby places include Franklin (1.3 mi), Croweburg (1.9 mi), Ringo (4.2 mi), Mulberry (4.3 mi), Yale (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023