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Fowler, KS
City in Meade County, Kansas.
Population
599
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,264
ZIP codes
0
Fowler and its ZIP codes
Fowler at a glance
- Fowler is about 35 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,679 a year, 36% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,300 (50% below Kansas) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Fowler, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fowler, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,679
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$108,300
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.4%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (187), Mexican Americans (142), Irish Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meade County. PPP loans are for Fowler.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,190
1,624 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,805
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.7M
FY 2026, $10,520 per person
How people get to work
Fowler, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled19.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fowler, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
729
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
94° / 19°F
23.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fowler, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Fowler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeadeCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| MinneolaCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| EnsignCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| MontezumaCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| PlainsCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| EnglewoodCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| CopelandCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| AshlandCity | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| Wilroads GardensCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort DodgeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| Dodge CityCity | 28 mi | 15 |
| FordCity | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fowler, KS in?
- Fowler is in Meade County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Fowler, KS?
- About 599 people live in Fowler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fowler?
- Nearby places include Meade (10 mi), Minneola (11 mi), Ensign (19 mi), Montezuma (20 mi), Plains (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023