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Comanche County, KS
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Comanche County, Kansas.
Population
1,729
Land area
788sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Comanche County
Comanche County at a glance
- Comanche County is 94% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,545, 27% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,600 (68% below Kansas) and median rent is $692 a month.
- Its largest cities are Coldwater (784), Protection (492) and Wilmore (24).
Local data for Comanche County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Comanche County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,545
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$69,600
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
13.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (454), Irish Americans (192), Dutch Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,158
656 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,354
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.3M
FY 2026, $7,851 per person
PPP loans
$5.4M
261 loans, 597 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$3,812
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Comanche County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Comanche County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
619
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Comanche County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Comanche County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Comanche County, KS?
- Coldwater is the largest city or town in Comanche County, with about 784 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Comanche County?
- Comanche County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67029, 67127, 67155.
- What is the population of Comanche County, KS?
- About 1,729 people live in Comanche County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Comanche County?
- Comanche County borders Woods County, OK, Barber County, Harper County, OK, Kiowa County, Clark County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023