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Garnett, KS
City in Anderson County, Kansas.
Population
3,202
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,039
ZIP codes
0
Garnett and its ZIP codes
Garnett at a glance
- Garnett is about 29 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 86th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $65,230 a year, 12% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,100 (31% below Kansas) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Garnett, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garnett, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,230
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$149,100
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,252), Irish Americans (532), Scottish Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Garnett.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,917
2,447 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,187
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54M
FY 2026, $6,893 per person
How people get to work
Garnett, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.7%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garnett, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
486
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garnett, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Garnett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichmondCity | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WeldaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| GreeleyCity | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Mont IdaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| HarrisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| LaneCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ParkerCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| PrincetonCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Lone ElmCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| KincaidCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| WestphaliaCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ColonyCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Blue MoundCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| MildredCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garnett, KS in?
- Garnett is in Anderson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Garnett, KS?
- About 3,202 people live in Garnett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garnett?
- Nearby places include Richmond (7.8 mi), Welda (8.1 mi), Greeley (8.3 mi), Mont Ida (8.4 mi), Harris (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023