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Clifton, KS
City in Washington County, Kansas.
Population
442
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,082
ZIP codes
0
Clifton and its ZIP codes
Clifton at a glance
- Clifton is about 30 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Clifton, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Clifton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,350
2,024 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,933
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.2M
FY 2026, $8,890 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Clifton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
608
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 18°F
31.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clifton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Clifton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ViningCity | 0.6 mi | 0.2 |
| ClydeCity | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| MorganvilleCity | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| PalmerCity | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| AmesCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| AgendaCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| LinnCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| IdanaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Clay CenterCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| AuroraCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| MiltonvaleCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| CubaCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenleafCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| HaddamCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| MorrowvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clifton, KS in?
- Clifton is in Washington County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Clifton, KS?
- About 442 people live in Clifton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clifton?
- Nearby places include Vining (0.6 mi), Clyde (6.6 mi), Morganville (8.1 mi), Palmer (8.8 mi), Ames (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023