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Denison, KS
City in Jackson County, Kansas.
Population
232
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,065
ZIP codes
0
Denison and its ZIP codes
Denison at a glance
- Denison is about 57 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Denison, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Denison.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,341
4,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,826
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $10,756 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Denison, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denison, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Denison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MayettaCity | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| HoltonCity | 7.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Valley FallsCity | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| HoytCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MuscotahCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WhitingCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| OzawkieCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| CirclevilleCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| MeridenCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| EffinghamCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| NetawakaCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| NortonvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Kickapoo Tribal CenterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| WetmoreCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| HortonCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| Kickapoo Site 5Census-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denison, KS in?
- Denison is in Jackson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Denison, KS?
- About 232 people live in Denison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denison?
- Nearby places include Mayetta (6.3 mi), Holton (7.7 mi), Valley Falls (9.6 mi), Hoyt (11 mi), Muscotah (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023