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Girard, KS
City in Crawford County, Kansas.
Population
2,777
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,190
ZIP codes
0
Girard and its ZIP codes
Girard at a glance
- Girard is about 33 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 96th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $40,298 a year, 46% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,600 (57% below Kansas) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Girard, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Girard, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,298
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$93,600
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (688), Irish Americans (439), French Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Girard.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,779
17,084 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,762
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $5,843 per person
How people get to work
Girard, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Girard, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
666
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Girard, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Girard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RingoCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| RadleyCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| FarlingtonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| ArmaCity | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| FrontenacCity | 9.2 mi | 5.3 |
| CroweburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| PittsburgCity | 10 mi | 13.5 |
| ChicopeeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| YaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| CherokeeCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| MulberryCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| HeplerCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Burgess, MOCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| WalnutCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Mindenmines, MOCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Girard, KS in?
- Girard is in Crawford County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Girard, KS?
- About 2,777 people live in Girard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Girard?
- Nearby places include Ringo (4.4 mi), Radley (4.8 mi), Farlington (7.5 mi), Franklin (8.1 mi), Arma (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023