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Dresden, KS
City in Decatur County, Kansas.
Population
60
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
67
ZIP codes
0
Dresden and its ZIP codes
Dresden at a glance
- Dresden is 85% denser than Kansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Decatur County. PPP loans are for Dresden.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,229
843 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,503
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.8M
FY 2026, $10,062 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dresden, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
706
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 16°F
21.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Dresden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JenningsCity | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SeldenCity | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| OberlinCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| ClaytonCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HoxieCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| NorcaturCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| RexfordCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| LenoraCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| MenloCity | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| MorlandCity | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| HerndonCity | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| Danbury, NEVillage | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| GemCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dresden, KS in?
- Dresden is in Decatur County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Dresden, KS?
- About 60 people live in Dresden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dresden?
- Nearby places include Jennings (7.9 mi), Selden (9.6 mi), Oberlin (15 mi), Clayton (15 mi), Hoxie (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023