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Edwards County, KS
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Edwards County, Kansas.
Population
2,779
Land area
622sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Edwards County
Edwards County at a glance
- Edwards County is 88% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,692 a year, 29% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,900 (67% below Kansas) and median rent is $740 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Kinsley (1,328), Lewis (489) and Offerle (151).
Local data for Edwards County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edwards County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,692
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$70,900
Median rent
$740/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (725), Mexican Americans (575), Irish Americans (200).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,152
1,079 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,173
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.2M
FY 2026, $12,440 per person
PPP loans
$10.8M
374 loans, 996 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Edwards County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edwards County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
595
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
45
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 18°F
26.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edwards County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Edwards County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Edwards County, KS?
- Kinsley is the largest city or town in Edwards County, with about 1,328 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Edwards County?
- Edwards County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67519, 67547, 67552, 67563.
- What is the population of Edwards County, KS?
- About 2,779 people live in Edwards County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Edwards County?
- Edwards County borders Ford County, Pratt County, Pawnee County, Stafford County, Kiowa County, Hodgeman County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023