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Formoso, KS
City in Jewell County, Kansas.
Population
89
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
360
ZIP codes
0
Formoso and its ZIP codes
Formoso at a glance
- Formoso is about 10 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Formoso, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jewell County. PPP loans are for Formoso.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,565
701 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,948
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$34.6M
FY 2026, $11,795 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Formoso, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
583
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 18°F
29.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Formoso, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Formoso
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CourtlandCity | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| RandallCity | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WebberCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ScandiaCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MankatoCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| JewellCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| NorwayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| RepublicCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| JamestownCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Hardy, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ScottsvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Superior, NECity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| Burr OakCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Byron, NEVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| BellevilleCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| IoniaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Formoso, KS in?
- Formoso is in Jewell County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Formoso, KS?
- About 89 people live in Formoso, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Formoso?
- Nearby places include Courtland (5.2 mi), Randall (9.9 mi), Webber (11 mi), Scandia (11 mi), Mankato (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023