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Downs, KS
City in Osborne County, Kansas.
Population
749
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
669
ZIP codes
0
Downs and its ZIP codes
Downs at a glance
- Downs is about 19 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,333, 16% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,700 (53% below Kansas) and median rent is $582 a month.
Local data for Downs, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Downs, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,333
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$102,700
Median rent
$582/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
50.9
Average commute
13.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (258), Irish Americans (73), Dutch Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osborne County. PPP loans are for Downs.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,168
1,254 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,882
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.7M
FY 2026, $16,476 per person
How people get to work
Downs, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Downs, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 14°F
26.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Downs, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Downs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cawker CityCity | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| PortisCity | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| OsborneCity | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| TiptonCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Glen ElderCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| IoniaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| GaylordCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| HunterCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| LebanonCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| AltonCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Smith CenterCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| EsbonCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| CedarCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| BeloitCity | 24 mi | 3.9 |
| JewellCity | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| MankatoCity | 27 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Downs, KS in?
- Downs is in Osborne County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Downs, KS?
- About 749 people live in Downs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Downs?
- Nearby places include Cawker City (6.1 mi), Portis (8.7 mi), Osborne (9.2 mi), Tipton (12 mi), Glen Elder (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023