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Geary County, KS
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Geary County, Kansas.
Population
35,815
Land area
385sq mi
People per sq mi
93
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Geary County
Geary County at a glance
- Geary County is about 2.6 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 13th most populous of 105 counties in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $59,317 a year, 20% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,700 (20% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,104 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Junction City (22,331), Grandview Plaza (2,015) and Milford (337).
Local data for Geary County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Geary County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,317
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$172,700
Prices +0.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,104/mo
Homeownership
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
27.1
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,004), Irish Americans (3,215), Mexican Americans (3,049).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,694
12,435 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,303
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$399M
FY 2026, $10,868 per person
PPP loans
$30.28M
729 loans, 3,744 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$75.04K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Geary County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Geary County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
543
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 18°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Geary County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Geary County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Geary County, KS?
- Junction City is the largest city or town in Geary County, with about 22,331 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Geary County?
- Geary County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 66441, 66442, 66514, 66849.
- What is the population of Geary County, KS?
- About 35,815 people live in Geary County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Geary County?
- Geary County borders Riley County, Dickinson County, Clay County, Wabaunsee County, Morris County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023