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Ford, KS
City in Ford County, Kansas.
Population
228
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
539
ZIP codes
0
Ford and its ZIP codes
Ford at a glance
- Ford is about 15 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Ford, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ford County. PPP loans are for Ford.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,337
18,345 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $3,999 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ford, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,881
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 20°F
22.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ford, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Ford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BucklinCity | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Wilroads GardensCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| WrightCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Fort DodgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| SpearvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MullinvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Dodge CityCity | 17 mi | 15 |
| MinneolaCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| OfferleCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| GreensburgCity | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| EnsignCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| KinsleyCity | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| FowlerCity | 30 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ford, KS in?
- Ford is in Ford County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Ford, KS?
- About 228 people live in Ford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ford?
- Nearby places include Bucklin (8.9 mi), Wilroads Gardens (11 mi), Wright (12 mi), Fort Dodge (12 mi), Spearville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023