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Blue Rapids, KS
City in Marshall County, Kansas.
Population
870
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
438
ZIP codes
0
Blue Rapids and its ZIP codes
Blue Rapids at a glance
- Blue Rapids is about 12 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,214, 28% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,300 (69% below Kansas) and median rent is $771 a month.
Local data for Blue Rapids, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blue Rapids, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,214
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$68,300
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (287), Swedish Americans (117), Irish Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Blue Rapids.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,802
4,323 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,044
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.4M
FY 2026, $8,506 per person
How people get to work
Blue Rapids, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blue Rapids, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
90° / 15°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blue Rapids, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Blue Rapids
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WatervilleCity | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BarnesCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MarysvilleCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| FrankfortCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| HomeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| HerkimerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| BremenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| OlsburgCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| GreenleafCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| RandolphCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| BeattieCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| HanoverCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| OketoCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| VermillionCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| WheatonCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| LinnCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blue Rapids, KS in?
- Blue Rapids is in Marshall County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Blue Rapids, KS?
- About 870 people live in Blue Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blue Rapids?
- Nearby places include Waterville (4.8 mi), Barnes (12 mi), Marysville (12 mi), Frankfort (13 mi), Home (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023