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Deerfield, KS
City in Kearny County, Kansas.
Population
647
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,345
ZIP codes
0
Deerfield and its ZIP codes
Deerfield at a glance
- Deerfield is about 37 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,563 a year, 10% more than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,500 (34% below Kansas) and median rent is $823 a month.
Local data for Deerfield, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Deerfield, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,563
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$142,500
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
14.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (275), German Americans (137), Filipino Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kearny County. PPP loans are for Deerfield.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,087
1,631 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,338
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.9M
FY 2026, $9,018 per person
How people get to work
Deerfield, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.4%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked21.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 14.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Deerfield, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
724
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 20°F
18.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deerfield, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.3%
U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts
Cities near Deerfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakinCity | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
| HolcombCity | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Garden CityCity | 15 mi | 11.2 |
| PiercevilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| Shallow WaterCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Deerfield, KS in?
- Deerfield is in Kearny County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Deerfield, KS?
- About 647 people live in Deerfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Deerfield?
- Nearby places include Lakin (7.6 mi), Holcomb (7.9 mi), Garden City (15 mi), Pierceville (26 mi), Shallow Water (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023