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Big Bow, KS
Census-designated place in Stanton County, Kansas.
Population
86
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
0
Big Bow and its ZIP codes
Big Bow at a glance
- Big Bow is 53% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanton County. PPP loans are for Big Bow.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,057
680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.4M
FY 2026, $6,906 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Bow, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
663
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 20°F
17.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Big Bow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson CityCity | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| UlyssesCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| ManterCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| RichfieldCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| MoscowCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| SyracuseCity | 29 mi | 4.1 |
| HugotonCity | 30 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Bow, KS in?
- Big Bow is in Stanton County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Big Bow, KS?
- About 86 people live in Big Bow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Bow?
- Nearby places include Johnson City (10 mi), Ulysses (11 mi), Manter (18 mi), Richfield (24 mi), Moscow (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023