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Brewster, KS
City in Thomas County, Kansas.
Population
459
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,776
ZIP codes
0
Brewster and its ZIP codes
Brewster at a glance
- Brewster is about 49 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Brewster, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thomas County. PPP loans are for Brewster.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,081
4,102 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,921
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$69.6M
FY 2026, $8,782 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brewster, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,094
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 14°F
20.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brewster, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Brewster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdsonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| LevantCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| ColbyCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| GoodlandCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| WinonaCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| GemCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| MonumentCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| Bird CityCity | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| McDonaldCity | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brewster, KS in?
- Brewster is in Thomas County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Brewster, KS?
- About 459 people live in Brewster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brewster?
- Nearby places include Edson (9.4 mi), Levant (10 mi), Colby (18 mi), Goodland (18 mi), Winona (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023