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Buhler, KS
City in Reno County, Kansas.
Population
1,525
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,047
ZIP codes
0
Buhler and its ZIP codes
Buhler at a glance
- Buhler is about 57 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,929, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,800 (39% below Kansas) and median rent is $917 a month.
Local data for Buhler, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buhler, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,929
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$131,800
Median rent
$917/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
30.5
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (456), Mexican Americans (94), Irish Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Reno County. PPP loans are for Buhler.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,913
26,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,245
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$418M
FY 2026, $6,756 per person
How people get to work
Buhler, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buhler, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,352
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
185
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 20°F
28.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buhler, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Buhler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| InmanCity | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| HutchinsonCity | 9 mi | 25.4 |
| BurrtonCity | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| The HighlandsCity | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| South HutchinsonCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| WillowbrookCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ElyriaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| YoderCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| MoundridgeCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| HavenCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| HalsteadCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| NickersonCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| McPhersonCity | 17 mi | 8.2 |
| WindomCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| HesstonCity | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| Mount HopeCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buhler, KS in?
- Buhler is in Reno County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Buhler, KS?
- About 1,525 people live in Buhler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buhler?
- Nearby places include Inman (6.5 mi), Hutchinson (9 mi), Burrton (9.6 mi), The Highlands (9.9 mi), South Hutchinson (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023