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Florence, KS
City in Marion County, Kansas.
Population
522
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
681
ZIP codes
0
Florence and its ZIP codes
Florence at a glance
- Florence is about 19 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $30,313 a year, 59% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $38,500 (82% below Kansas) and median rent is $832 a month.
Local data for Florence, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Florence, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,313
Poverty rate
24.9%
Median home value
$38,500
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
54.5
Average commute
41.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (111), Irish Americans (59), Scottish Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Florence.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,958
3,639 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,566
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $8,528 per person
How people get to work
Florence, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.2%
- Carpooled1.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 41.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Florence, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
735
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 18°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Florence, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Florence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar PointCity | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MarionCity | 7.2 mi | 2.8 |
| BurnsCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| PeabodyCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| EastshoreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| HillsboroCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| PilsenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| ElbingCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| LincolnvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| ElmdaleCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| WaltonCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Matfield GreenCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| CassodayCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| PotwinCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| LehighCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| BurdickCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Florence, KS in?
- Florence is in Marion County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Florence, KS?
- About 522 people live in Florence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Florence?
- Nearby places include Cedar Point (5.9 mi), Marion (7.2 mi), Burns (11 mi), Peabody (11 mi), Eastshore (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023